Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Water Celery
Chrysanthemums
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Chrysanthemen
In French
Céleri d'eau
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
El apio agua
Crisantemos
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Crisântemos
In Polish
Seler Woda
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Oenanthe
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Oenantheae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Celery and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Water Celery and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Water Celery and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Water Celery and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Chrysanthemum
Care of Water Celery and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done 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 Water Celery 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.