Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium

Chinese Chrysanthemum

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Herbaceous perennial with aromatic, fern-like foliage and daisy-like flowers. Known for natural insecticidal properties and seasonal blooming.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Chrysanthemum
Family Asteraceae
Genus Chrysanthemum
Species Lavandulifolium
Origin China
Blooming Seasonal blooms, summer to autumn
Leaf Color Grey-green / Blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; allow top layer to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly during dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for flowering; bright indirect light indoors to prevent leggy growth

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growing season (spring/summer). Stop in autumn.

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Pruning

Pinch back tips early summer for bushiness; deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.

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 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 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% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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