Chrysanthemum indicum

Wild Chrysanthemum

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Aromatic perennial herb with deeply lobed leaves and daisy-like flowers in white, yellow, or purple. Native to East Asia, cultivated for ornamental and medicinal use.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wild Chrysanthemum
Family Asteraceae
Genus Chrysanthemum
Species Indicum
Origin East Asia
Blooming Foliage plant, flowers in late summer to autumn
Leaf Color Dark green with grey underside
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce watering once blooms fade to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal flowering, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growing season (spring to autumn)

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Pruning

Pinch back growing tips in early spring to encourage bushier growth and remove spent flowers

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

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 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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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% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% 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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