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Taiwanese Chrysanthemum Plant Care
Chrysanthemum arisanense Hayata
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Originating from the mountains of Taiwan, this plant's unique dark green leaves are deeply lobed and have a silvery underside, giving it a striking appearance. Plant collectors are drawn to its elegant and rare foliage that adds a touch of sophistication to any garden.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Taiwanese Chrysanthemum?
Water Taiwanese 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. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Taiwanese Chrysanthemum Native To?
What Is the Taiwanese Chrysanthemum?
Taiwanese Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum arisanense) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Chrysanthemum genus. Taiwanese Chrysanthemum is native to Taiwan.
Taiwanese Chrysanthemum displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Taiwanese Chrysanthemum produces colorful daisy-like flowers in various hues.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Taiwanese Chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum arisanense 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 Taiwanese Chrysanthemum Need?
Taiwanese Chrysanthemum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Taiwanese Chrysanthemum Prefer?
Chrysanthemum arisanense grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Taiwanese Chrysanthemum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Taiwanese Chrysanthemum?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Taiwanese Chrysanthemum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Taiwanese Chrysanthemum?
Feed Taiwanese 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
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How Do You Repot a Taiwanese 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 Taiwanese Chrysanthemum?
Taiwanese Chrysanthemum can be propagated through stem cuttings, division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chrysanthemum integrifolium plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Taiwanese Chrysanthemum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Taiwanese Chrysanthemum?
Taiwanese 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 Taiwanese Chrysanthemum Need?
Taiwanese Chrysanthemum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Taiwanese Chrysanthemum is native to Taiwan. In cooler regions, grow Taiwanese Chrysanthemum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Taiwanese 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.
Taiwanese Chrysanthemum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chrysanthemum arisanense Hayata, family Asteraceae (first published in Icon. Pl. Formosan. 6: 26 (1916)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Taiwanese Chrysanthemum is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: 五色鳥, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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