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Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)

 Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)

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Chrysanthemums or Mums for short come in a wide range of colors.  From Yellow, Red, White, Pink, Orange, Purple, to some multicolored chrysanthemums.  Chrysanthemums can be large plants that are kept in smaller pots.  These plants are available year round and can be found in local grocery stores.  

Care

Chrysanthemums can be tolerate high, medium, or low lighting.  These plants can grow under almost any types of light intensity.  Watering should be frequent and soil should be evenly moist.  Do not let the plant sit in water.  Fertilizer is not necessary while flowering.  

Miscellaneous

When selecting your Chrysanthemum plant choose sturdy and shapely plants.  Inspect the foliage to make sure it is healthy and bright.  Flowers color should also be nice and clear.

Propagation

The Chrysanthemum plant is hard to cultivate year round and re-bloom.  Chrysanthemums are usually discarded after the blooms have died.

 

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Links to Related Websites

National Chrysanthemum Society

Chrysanthemum Care and Cultivation

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