| Common Name | Strawberry Heart Mum, Chrysanthemum |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Dendranthema |
| Species | Grandiflorum |
| Variety | Strawberry Heart |
| Origin | China / East Asia |
| Blooming | Late summer to autumn, often forced indoors year-round as a potted plant |
| Leaf Color | Dark green with potential heart-shaped tips |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining peat-based potting mix with perlite
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Increase humidity around leaves during bloom.
Bright indirect light indoors; Full sun (6+ hours) outdoors for best blooming
Liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season; reduce in winter dormancy
Pinch back tips for bushiness; deadhead spent blooms to encourage rebloom
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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