Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
Care, watering, light and tips for Chrysanthemum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifolium, commonly known as the florist's chrysanthemum or garden mum, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, valued for its showy and diverse autumn-blooming flowers. Its flower heads, which can be single, double, or pompon-shaped, come in a wide array of colors, ranging from whites and yellows to reds, purples, and bronzes. It is ideal for autumn garden displays, potted arrangements on balconies, and as a long-lasting cut flower.
Native range
China and adjacent East Asian regions
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for abundant flowering, although it toler tolerates some partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering. Use a well-draining substrate rich in organic matter. A common mistake is not deadheading spent blooms, which can prolong flowering and keep the plant vigorous.
How to save a dying Chrysanthemum
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilted and soft leaves; weak and drooping stems; lack of flowering or prematurely withered blooms.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If waterlogged, gently remove excess water. If very dry, water deeply.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is fatal, rotting roots. Also extreme heat and insufficient light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted. Act fast by adjusting watering and location.