About Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum

Emu Bush

Chrysanthemum

About Chrysanthemum and Emu Bush

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Shrubs

Origin

Hybrid origin

Asia, Northeastern Europe

Types

Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass

Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold

Number of Varieties

Not Available

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Habitat

Desert, Dry areas

By seashore, Grassland, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11

3-9

AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-2

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm

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2.50 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm

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1.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Magenta, Rose

Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Pink

Brown, Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Light Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Not Available

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

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

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Not Available

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'

Chrysanthemums

Common Name

Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush

Chrysanths

In Hindi

एमु बुश

Chrysanthemums

In German

Emu Bush

Chrysanthemen

In French

Emu Bush

Chrysanthèmes

In Spanish

Emu Bush

Crisantemos

In Greek

emu Μπους

χρυσάνθεμα

In Portuguese

Emu de Bush

Crisântemos

In Polish

Emu Bush

Chryzantemy

In Latin

Emu Bush

Chrysanthemums

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Asterales

Family

Myoporaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Eremophila

Chrysanthemum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Not Available

Tribe

Myoporeae

Anthemideae

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

220

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Properties of Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum

Wondering what are the properties of Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum? We provide you with everything About Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum. Emu Bush doesn't have thorns and Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns. Also Emu Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Emu Bush has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash and Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation 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 Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum

Season and care of Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum Physical Information

Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum are as follows:

Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum

Care of Emu Bush and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Emu Bush 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.