Chrysanthemum Derlei Dark

Dark Chrysanthemum

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A hardy perennial featuring deep maroon flower heads with lobed foliage. Popular autumn bloomer, thrives in cool weather. Best as seasonal indoor decoration or garden plant in temperate zones.
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Plant Details

Common Name Dark Chrysanthemum
Family Asteraceae
Genus Chrysanthemum
Species Morifolium
Variety Derlei Dark
Origin China
Blooming Foliage and flowers in autumn, sometimes rebloom indoors with care
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil with organic matter

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Watering

Keep moist during growth, reduce after flowering to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for blooming; bright indirect light indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season

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Pruning

Pinch back young shoots to encourage bushiness; deadhead spent blooms

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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