Listed as one of NASA air filtering plants
Classification: Flowering pot plant
House Plant Group: Flowering pot plant
Character: Stay in bloom for 6-8 weeks
Safe for pets? No
Varieties:
- Chrysanthemum frutescens (Marguerite)
- Chrysanthemum morifolium (Pot chrysanthemum)
- Chrysanthemum morifolium cascade (Cascade chrysanthemum)
- Chrysanthemum morifolium charm (Charm chrysanthemum)
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Cool
- Light: Bright light but must be shaded from mid-day sun
- Water: Planting medium needs to be kept moist at all times
- Repotting: If preferred, can be planted out in the garden with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertilizer: Serbajadi Plant Food Organic Plus 41 Flowering Fertilisers (750gm)
Plant issues:
- Wilted leaves: Underwatering
- Flower buds fail to open: Bud issue or not enough light
- Short flowering period: Temperature is too warm
Pests:
- Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Spider mites: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength. Attack water-stressed plants, so regularly watering (but not over-watering) will prevent attacks.
