Indian chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum)
Indian Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum), a perennial herb, blooms with yellow or white flowers from late summer to autumn. Valued ornamentally, it thrives in full su
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loam
Temperature
Cool to moderate
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Regular during growth season
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Moderate, consistent moisture
Well-draining, fertile loam
Cool to moderate
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Regular during growth season
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous perennial
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately lobed, deeply cut
Flower Size
2-5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusChrysanthemum
- speciesChrysanthemum indicum
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 1/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Edible
No
Contains sesquiterpene lactones and pyrethrins, which can cause gastrointestinal upset and dermatitis in pets. Contact with foliage can cause skin irritation (dermatitis) in sensitive humans.