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Chrysanthemum (as a house plant)

Potted chrysanthemums may not be suitable as garden plants. When planted outdoors, potted plants often do not form flower buds until very late in the season.

Such plants rarely have enough growing season left to bloom. However, plants purchased in late winter or early spring may be garden varieties. The plants prefer full sun, except when in bloom, then give them bright light.

Use a loose, open soil and water when the soil has begun to dry. Use an equal analysis house plant fertilizer according to label directions.

Ideal temperatures are 70 to 75 degrees F (21-24 deg C) during the day and 60 to 65 degrees F (16-19 deg C) at night.

Flowering is a response to short days and long nights. Old plants are usually not re-bloomed, unless they survive in the garden. Instead, new plants are grown from cuttings. Provide 14 hour nights for 10 to 12 weeks to force chrysanthemum into bloom.

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This information kindly supplied by Michigan State University Extension, Ornamental Plants.

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