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Chrysanthemum

About Chrysanthemum

Ajania pacifica is a shrubby herbaceous flowering perennial in the aster family. It is native to the island of Honshu, the main island of Japan, where it grows along the coast. The plant is known for its low, mounding habit and striking variegated foliage. It thrives in full sun and partial shade.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ajania pacifica

Genus

Ajania

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Chrysanthemum pacificum and Gold and silver chrysanthemum

How to care for Chrysanthemum

💦 Water

How often to water your Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Chrysanthemum in your home

Chrysanthemum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Chrysanthemum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chrysanthemum in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Chrysanthemum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chrysanthemum: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chrysanthemum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Chrysanthemum is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Chrysanthemum →

Common Chrysanthemum Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Chrysanthemum prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Chrysanthemum Water Frequency →

Chrysanthemum Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Chrysanthemum requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Chrysanthemum Light Requirements →

Chrysanthemum Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Chrysanthemum is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Chrysanthemum Toxicity to Cats →

Chrysanthemum Toxicity to Dogs →

Chrysanthemum Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Chrysanthemum does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Chrysanthemum →

When and How to Successfully Repot Chrysanthemum →

💩 Fertilizer

Chrysanthemum is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Chrysanthemum →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Chrysanthemum grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Chrysanthemum →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Chrysanthemum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Chrysanthemum Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

Chrysanthemum can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Chrysanthemum →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Chrysanthemum, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.