Chrysanthemum Gaucho

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Chrysanthemum 'Gaucho' is a vibrant flowering cultivar known for dense, multi-petaled blooms in vivid reds, oranges, and yellows. Ideal for seasonal indoor decoration due to its long-lasting color display.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chrysanthemums
Family Asteraceae
Genus Chrysanthemum
Species X Morifolium
Variety Gaucho
Origin China
Blooming Seasonal flowers, often forced for winter blooms indoors
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-draining peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering when dormant.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors to maintain blooms

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Fertilization

Feed weekly with balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth and blooming phase

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Pruning

Pinch back growing tips in spring for bushiness; deadhead spent flowers regularly

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite Thrip

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 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 81°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 65%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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