Chrysanthemum Pico Sancho

Pico Sancho Chrysanthemum

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Compact flowering herbaceous perennial with vibrant blooms. Seasonal indoor favorite requiring bright light and cool temperatures for flower health. Native to East Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pico Sancho Chrysanthemum
Family Asteraceae
Genus Chrysanthemum
Species Morifolium
Variety Pico Sancho
Origin China
Blooming Late summer to autumn, often forced indoors year-round
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat, perlite, and compost

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Allow top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce watering after flowering.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright indirect to direct sunlight. Needs at least 6 hours of light for optimal blooming.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season. Stop fertilizing when buds form.

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Pruning

Pinch back tips in spring to encourage bushiness. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Spider Mite 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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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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% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 35
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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