Cultivation
Chrysanthemum indicum L.
The cultivation of Chrysanthemum indicum in pots involves using the species as a seasonal ornamental plant for indoor environments with late flowering periods. To achieve a marketable habit, growth management is required due to the species' natural height of 50 to 90 cm.
In the reference 36 varieties crop Indian chrysanthemum, where this is mentioned in the description.
When growing Chrysanthemum indicum as a pot plant, controlling environmental conditions is critical, as the plant is thermophilic and blooms in the autumn-winter period. To form a compact bush, pinching and growth regulators are used to counteract the species' natural tallness. Under greenhouse conditions, the plant requires supplemental lighting during short day lengths and cool temperatures to extend the flowering period.
Unlike the Multiflora chrysanthemum group, Chrysanthemum indicum requires stricter adherence to temperature regimes due to its low winter hardiness. Agronomic practices are aimed at maintaining moderate substrate moisture to prevent root system damage. The species is noted for its specific use in several countries not only as an ornamental but also as a food or medicinal plant.
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Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum
Case VANDENBERG (US)
Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum
SHOESMITH (GB)