Dendranthema grandiflorum

Garden Chrysanthemum

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Herbaceous perennial known for vibrant autumn blooms and aromatic foliage; widely cultivated for gardens or indoor pots during the flowering season.
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Plant Details

Common Name Garden Chrysanthemum
Family Asteraceae
Genus Chrysanthemum
Species Grandiflorum
Origin East Asia
Blooming Late summer to late autumn, foliage plant with seasonal flowers
Leaf Color Dark green, sometimes grey-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 loamy soil rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during dormancy in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; requires 6+ hours light for optimal blooms indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season, stop after flowering begins

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Pruning

Pinch back shoots in spring to encourage bushiness; remove spent flowers and dead leaves

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
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° – 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 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
600 – 1800
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
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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