Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
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Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Chrysanths
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Chrysanthemen
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Aleurites
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Aleuritideae
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Kukui. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Kukui 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 Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Kukui
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Kukui season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Kukui Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Kukui are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Chrysanthemum and Kukui
Care of Chrysanthemum and Kukui 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 Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.