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Chrysanthemum Care Instructions

  • Dendranthema x grandiflorum (den-drahn-THEE-ma grandi-FLOOR-um)
    • Chrysanthemum care instructions

    Water:   Keep soil evenly moist not saturated. Moderately moist but well drained soil is preferred. Water thoroughly when just the soil surface is dry to the touch.

    Light:   Bright light location is preferred.

    Temperature:   Moderate - Prefers 65F-75F degrees during daytime and 60F-70F degrees at night.

    Bloom Life:   Three to four weeks.
    Purchasing Hints:   Buy when one fourth of the buds are open and the remainder of the buds show color.

    Tips:   These blooms are available in several different flower shapes including single, decorative, daisy, Fuji and spider types. Colors ranging from white, gold, yellow, pink, and lavender to bronze, red and purple add to the popularity of the plant.

    Problems:   Spider mites, whiteflies and aphids can be a problem.