Chrysanthemum x morifolium Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Chrysanthemum x morifolium, commonly known as Garden Mum or Florist's Daisy, has bright flowers ranging from brownish to bright orange. It prefers direct sunlight and well-drained soil. It grows trailing rather than erect and needs pruning to encourage faster bushier growth.
Common Name |
Florist's Daisy, Garden Mum
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Chrysanthemum × morifolium
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Genus
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Chrysanthemum
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Chrysanthemum x morifolium Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Chrysanthemum x morifolium.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Chrysanthemum x morifolium needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Chrysanthemum x morifolium needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Chrysanthemum x morifolium Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Chrysanthemum x morifolium to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 70°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Chrysanthemum x morifolium to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Chrysanthemum x morifolium Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Chrysanthemum x morifolium. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Chrysanthemum x morifolium plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Chrysanthemum x morifolium Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Chrysanthemum x morifolium plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Showy
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Is Chrysanthemum x morifolium toxic to pets? |
Yes
Chrysanthemum x morifoliumplants can cause oral irritation and swelling if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Chrysanthemum x morifolium Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Chrysanthemum x morifolium, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Chrysanthemum x morifolium Native Region |
Find out where the Chrysanthemum x morifolium plant originated. |
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Country |
China
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