Kekwa

Chrysanthemum

Also called · Chrysanthemum · mum

Pots full of flowers that last for weeks. Popular for festivals and gifts.

LightMorning sun
WaterKeep it moist
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 36

“Enjoy it like a long-lasting bouquet. Getting it to flower again is hard in our heat.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright light with morning sun. Indoors, at a bright window.
  2. 02

    Water

    Keep the soil lightly moist while it is flowering. Check it every day.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Ordinary potting soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Not needed while flowering.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Neem insect killer

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Wilting

    Thirsty. Water it well.

  • Lower leaves turning yellow

    Too wet, or simply ageing. Take them off.

  • Small green insects on the buds

    Aphids. Rinse them off, or spray with diluted neem oil.

Balcony or porch

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