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Chrysanthemum Summer Surprise Icecream

Summer Surprise Icecream Mum

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A compact ornamental chrysanthemum cultivar featuring unique bi-colored blooms resembling ice cream swirls. Known for a slightly extended blooming season compared to traditional autumn mums, suitable for indoor display with adequate light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Summer Surprise Icecream Mum
Family Asteraceae
Genus Chrysanthemum
Species Morifolium
Variety Summer Surprise Icecream
Origin China / Netherlands
Blooming Late Spring to Early Autumn
Leaf Color Dark green foliage, multi-colored blooms
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam mixed with perlite and peat moss for optimal aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow top inch to dry between waterings

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors to prevent leggy growth

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth and blooming phase

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Pruning

Pinch back growing tips early season for bushiness; remove spent flowers promptly

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 6 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
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)
2000 – 20000
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
25% – 50%
% 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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