{"product_id":"chrysanthemum-5-pot-wht","title":"Chrysanthemum White - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eChrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium), the beloved Guldaudi or Shevanti, is a cool-season flowering favourite across India. It produces masses of rounded, daisy-like or pompon blooms in yellow, white, bronze, pink, purple and red atop bushy, aromatic lobed foliage. Flowering mainly in autumn and winter as days shorten, it is grown in pots, beds and as cut flowers, and is central to festivals, garlands and pooja offerings. With bright light, cool temperatures and pinching for bushiness, it gives a spectacular, long-lasting display. Easy and rewarding, it is a staple of Indian winter gardens and balcony container collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Asia (China)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLobed, aromatic green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow, white, bronze, pink, purple, red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutumn to winter (short-day)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to bright light, 5-6 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep evenly moist; avoid wetting the flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool season favourite 15-25C ideal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; good airflow prevents mildew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed every 1-2 weeks until buds, then phosphorus-rich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinch tips early; deadhead spent blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot\/divide yearly after flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings or division of clumps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphids, mites, leaf miners and mildew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic to pets; sap may irritate skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for pots, garden beds and cut flowers, and widely used in garlands, decorations and pooja offerings during the festive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India plant by late monsoon for autumn-winter bloom; give bright light, cool temperatures and pinch the growing tips two or three times early on for a bushy, flower-laden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Chrysanthemum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, watering when the top layer starts to dry. Avoid wetting the flowers and foliage to prevent mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs bright light or full sun for about 5-6 hours daily, but flowering is triggered by shortening day length in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Chrysanthemum safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is mildly toxic to cats and dogs and can cause vomiting or skin irritation, so keep pets from chewing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot or divide clumps yearly after flowering, using rich, well-drained soil and a fresh pot for vigorous spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate from soft tip cuttings in spring or by dividing established clumps after the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy won't my mum flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysanthemums are short-day plants; stray night light, too much heat or late pinching can delay or prevent autumn-winter blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers mainly in autumn and winter as days shorten, which in most of India means roughly October through January.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can flower indoors near a bright window for a season, but it performs best outdoors or on a sunny balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it bushy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinch out the growing tips two or three times in early growth to encourage branching and many more flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed every 1-2 weeks with a balanced feed during growth, then switch to a phosphorus-rich feed as buds form for better blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256088985846,"sku":"PLT-CHRYSANTHEMU-P05-WHT","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/mLuR4zyOT00l8HhLjWm9BPbFacNO36p8tBdNdnmo_33e7dd43-6e48-4f76-a1a0-7ad9ebde0ab6.jpg?v=1783920800","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/chrysanthemum-5-pot-wht","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}