Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
Chrysanthemums
In German
Lampionblume
Chrysanthemen
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Crisantemos
In Greek
Chinese lantern
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Crisântemos
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Physalis
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Physaleae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Chinese Lantern and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Chrysanthemum
Care of Chinese Lantern and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.