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Tricolor Chrysanthemum (Ismelia carinata)

Ismelia carinata, commonly known as Tricolor Chrysanthemum, is a vibrant annual flower native to North Africa, featuring daisy-like blooms in red, yellow, and white.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Warm

Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Feed monthly during growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.2-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None (annual)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Chrysanthemum assakae Caball.
Chrysanthemum carinatum Schousb.
Chrysanthemum tricolor Andrews
Glebionis carinata (Schousb.) Tzvelev
Matricaria carinata (Schousb.) Poir.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusIsmelia
  • speciesIsmelia carinata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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