Chrysanthemum 90cm(H) 满天星 (Various Colors)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• With their bright yellow or purple hues, chrysanthemums are an auspicious choice for the season.
• The plant is also said to symbolize longevity, while those with gold blooms represent wealth and prosperity.
• Perfect for this festive season!
• The name chrysanthemum is from the Ancient Greek words Chryos meaning gold and Anthemon meaning flower.
• These flowers are sometimes called mums or chrysanths and they are native of Asia and North-East Europe.
• In the 15th century, Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as flowering plants.
• There were only 500 cultivators of this flower in 1630 and in 2014, the recorded cultivators of Chrysanthemums rose more than 20,000.
• Out of them, 7000 cultivators were found in China.
• Today, Chrysanthemum is one of the commonest bedding plants used in landscaping homes or workplaces.
• It is also extensively used in luxurious floral arrangements.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Fertile and well-drained soil is the prime requisite for this plant.
• One may opt for the sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.5 to grow chrysanthemums.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER

• Light and frequent fertilizing will provide better growth although this plant doesn’t require fertilization much.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Bright sun is what the chrysanthemums want.
• Or at least 5-6 hours of continuous sunny weather is important for good growth.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• A consistent watering all through the months is necessary.
• The best way to water the chrysanthemums is to apply water directly to the base of the plants.
• This method prevents moisture from becoming trapped in the thick foliage.

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