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Chrysanthemum 'Ghost'
Product Code:
PLT-9106-P
Width:
32,50
(cm)
Height:
45,00
(cm)
Depth:
32,50
(cm)
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IQD37,478.20
Transform your space with the celestial beauty of the Chrysanthemum 'Ghost'. Each plant boasts a profusion of brilliant white blooms, creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. Not just a pretty face, this natural powerhouse works tirelessly to purify your air. Perfect as an elegant gift or a personal treat to elevate your home or office décor. Order today for a touch of Dutch floral excellence.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Chrysanthemum (Ghost Mum)
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium
Arabic Name: داودي
Variety: Ghost
Plant Color: White
Plant Country: Netherlands
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Chrysanthemum
Species: Chrysanthemum morifolium
3. Origin & Distribution
Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. This specific 'Ghost' variety is part of modern Dutch floriculture, bred for high-quality indoor display and ornamental excellence in the Netherlands.
4. Visual Characteristics
The 'Ghost' variety features a dense, mounding growth habit with lobed, dark green leaves that provide a sharp contrast to its flowers. It is distinguished by a profusion of bright white, multi-petaled blooms that cover the foliage, creating a "snowy" or "ghostly" appearance.
5. Size & Dimensions
Typically grows to a height of 12 to 20 inches (30–50 cm) with a similar spread, making it a perfectly sized medium plant for tables, receptions, or floor displays.
6. Light Requirements
Requires bright, indirect light to maintain its blooms and healthy foliage. While it can tolerate some direct morning sun, harsh afternoon rays may scorch the petals. Inadequate light will result in fewer buds opening.
7. Watering Needs
Needs consistent moisture. Water the plant when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overhead watering to prevent foliar diseases; instead, water at the base of the plant or use a saucer for bottom-watering.
8. Soil & Potting
Thrives in a well-draining, fertile potting mix rich in organic matter. A peat-based or compost-rich soil with perlite for aeration is ideal for preventing root rot.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures, ideally between 60°F and 70°F (15°C–21°C). High temperatures can cause the blooms to fade faster. It appreciates moderate humidity but does not require specialized misting.
10. Fertilization
Apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks during the growing and flowering season. Stop fertilizing once the plant has finished blooming for the season.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Maintenance Level: Moderate. Regular "deadheading" (removing spent flowers) is essential to keep the plant looking tidy and to encourage any remaining buds to open. Ensure good air circulation around the foliage.
12. Growth & Propagation
A relatively fast-growing perennial (though often treated as an annual indoors). Propagation is typically achieved through stem cuttings or root division in early spring.
13. Common Problems
Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and leaf miners. Overwatering can lead to powdery mildew or root rot. Ensure the plant is not sitting in standing water.
14. Benefits & Uses
Highly valued as an air-purifying plant; according to NASA studies, Chrysanthemums are excellent at removing ammonia, benzene, and formaldehyde from indoor air. Popular for home décor, gifting, and enhancing office wellness.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Toxic to pets. Chrysanthemums contain pyrethrins, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and hypersalivation in dogs and cats. The sap may also cause mild skin irritation (dermatitis) in humans upon contact.
Chrysanthemum 'Ghost'
IQD37,478.20
Transform your space with the celestial beauty of the Chrysanthemum 'Ghost'. Each plant boasts a profusion of brilliant white blooms, creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. Not just a pretty face, this natural powerhouse works tirelessly to purify your air. Perfect as an elegant gift or a personal treat to elevate your home or office décor. Order today for a touch of Dutch floral excellence.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Chrysanthemum (Ghost Mum)
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium
Arabic Name: داودي
Variety: Ghost
Plant Color: White
Plant Country: Netherlands
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Chrysanthemum
Species: Chrysanthemum morifolium
3. Origin & Distribution
Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. This specific 'Ghost' variety is part of modern Dutch floriculture, bred for high-quality indoor display and ornamental excellence in the Netherlands.
4. Visual Characteristics
The 'Ghost' variety features a dense, mounding growth habit with lobed, dark green leaves that provide a sharp contrast to its flowers. It is distinguished by a profusion of bright white, multi-petaled blooms that cover the foliage, creating a "snowy" or "ghostly" appearance.
5. Size & Dimensions
Typically grows to a height of 12 to 20 inches (30–50 cm) with a similar spread, making it a perfectly sized medium plant for tables, receptions, or floor displays.
6. Light Requirements
Requires bright, indirect light to maintain its blooms and healthy foliage. While it can tolerate some direct morning sun, harsh afternoon rays may scorch the petals. Inadequate light will result in fewer buds opening.
7. Watering Needs
Needs consistent moisture. Water the plant when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overhead watering to prevent foliar diseases; instead, water at the base of the plant or use a saucer for bottom-watering.
8. Soil & Potting
Thrives in a well-draining, fertile potting mix rich in organic matter. A peat-based or compost-rich soil with perlite for aeration is ideal for preventing root rot.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures, ideally between 60°F and 70°F (15°C–21°C). High temperatures can cause the blooms to fade faster. It appreciates moderate humidity but does not require specialized misting.
10. Fertilization
Apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks during the growing and flowering season. Stop fertilizing once the plant has finished blooming for the season.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Maintenance Level: Moderate. Regular "deadheading" (removing spent flowers) is essential to keep the plant looking tidy and to encourage any remaining buds to open. Ensure good air circulation around the foliage.
12. Growth & Propagation
A relatively fast-growing perennial (though often treated as an annual indoors). Propagation is typically achieved through stem cuttings or root division in early spring.
13. Common Problems
Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and leaf miners. Overwatering can lead to powdery mildew or root rot. Ensure the plant is not sitting in standing water.
14. Benefits & Uses
Highly valued as an air-purifying plant; according to NASA studies, Chrysanthemums are excellent at removing ammonia, benzene, and formaldehyde from indoor air. Popular for home décor, gifting, and enhancing office wellness.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Toxic to pets. Chrysanthemums contain pyrethrins, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and hypersalivation in dogs and cats. The sap may also cause mild skin irritation (dermatitis) in humans upon contact.
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