Chrysanthemums (Mums Flower) Plant

Botanical or Scientific Name	Chrysanthemums
Common Names	- Chandramallika (Hindi) - Mum - Shavantige, Shyavantige (Kannada) - Chandramukhi (Manipuri) - Shevanti (Marathi) - Godaavari (Nepali) - Saamandi, Javandi (Tamil) - Chamunti (Telugu)
Plant Type	Annual flowering succulent
Sunlight Required	High
Water Required	Medium
Soil Required	Well-drained Sandy or Rocky soil with dry or medium moisture
Bloom Time	Early Summer to Winter
Flower Colours	White, orange, yellow, red, pink, Violet
Native Area	East Asia and Northeastern Europe
Propagation	- Seeds - Fresh Cutting of the healthy grown lower half of the leaves from a 3-4 inch using a sharp clean knife or blade. Then Dip about 3/4 inch of the cut end into one inch deep sterile moist sand. After this create a mini-greenhouse over the container with poly film over a wire frame and place it in a bright spot (NOT full sun) until the roots form.
Fun Facts	- Chrysanthemums are the second most popular flower after Rose in the world. - Chrysanthemums is the national Flower of Japan. - The Chrysanthemum flower symbolizes fidelity, optimism, joy and long life. - Chrysanthemum originates from China. - Term "Chrysanthemum" is coined from Greek words "Chrysos" which means gold, and "Anthos" which means 'Flower'.

Description :

Chrysanthemums plants can be grown in any kind of soil, but they require a sunny weather for best performance. Chrysanthemum seeds are sown in those areas which experience low rainfall during the rainy season.