Variety traits

Plant Height — Chrysanthemum indicum

Chrysanthemum indicum L.

A morphometric indicator determining the size of the plant from the soil surface to the inflorescence, ranging from 30 to 120 cm depending on varietal characteristics and growing conditions.

In the reference 14 varieties crop Indian chrysanthemum, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Chrysanthemum indicum, plant height is measured during the budding or flowering stages. According to international evaluation standards, plants are classified into low-growing (30–50 cm), suitable for pot culture, and tall (70–120 cm), used for commercial cut flower production.

This parameter determines the cultivation technology: for tall forms, the installation of supports is mandatory to prevent lodging, while pinching, photoperiod control, and the use of growth regulators are employed to manage plant habit. Plant height is a key criterion for the marketability of floral products.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Indian chrysanthemum mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.