Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
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
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
AERIDES houlletiana
Common Name
Chrysanths
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Aerides
In German
Chrysanthemen
Aerides
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Aerides
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Aerides
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Αέρηδες
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Aerides
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Aerides
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Aerides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Aerides
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Aerides
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Aerides? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Aerides. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Aerides doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Aerides has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chrysanthemum and Aerides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Aerides
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Aerides is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Aerides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Aerides season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Aerides is Not Available while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Aerides is Not Available.
Chrysanthemum and Aerides Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Aerides physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Aerides are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
- Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chrysanthemum and Aerides
Care of Chrysanthemum and Aerides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.