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Chrysanthemum Plant Care
Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.
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Chrysanthemum × morifolium (also known as florist's daisy and hardy garden mum, or in China, 菊花 júhuā) is a hybrid species of perennial plant from family Asteraceae.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Chrysanthemum?
Water Chrysanthemum every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 3 months during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Chrysanthemum genus. Chrysanthemum is native to China, Japan. Chrysanthemum is also known as Journal d'Histoire Naturelle.
Chrysanthemum displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Chrysanthemum produces colorful daisy-like flowers in various hues.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum morifolium requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chrysanthemum Need?
Chrysanthemum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chrysanthemum Prefer?
Chrysanthemum morifolium grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Chrysanthemum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chrysanthemum?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Chrysanthemum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chrysanthemum?
Feed Chrysanthemum every 3 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 3 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Chrysanthemum?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum can be propagated through stem cuttings, division, seeds.
Is the Chrysanthemum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list, which covers Chrysanthemum species (which includes Chrysanthemum). View the ASPCA entry
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Chrysanthemum Need?
Chrysanthemum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Chrysanthemum is native to China, Japan.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Chrysanthemum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chrysanthemum genus — compare its care with other Chrysanthemum species on PlantoScan.
Chrysanthemum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Chrysanthemum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat., family Asteraceae (first published in J. Hist. Nat. 2: 240. 1792) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum species (which includes Chrysanthemum) as toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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