How to Care for Chrysanthemum × morifolium 'Spray' (Spray Chrysanthemum)

Korean name: 국화 (소국)

Spray chrysanthemums are perennial herbs featuring small flower heads that bloom in clusters across multiple stems. Their deeply lobed dark green leaves and preference for bright indirect light make them suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. Proper watering and well-draining soil are essential for healthy growth.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Family: Asteraceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: East Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: Sincerity, nobility, friendship
• Traits: beginner-friendly, flowering plant, perennial
• Also known as: Chrysanthemum × morifolium, Spray Chrysanthemum, Floral Spray Chrysanthemum

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Requires well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain average humidity levels.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Chrysanthemum × morifolium 'Spray'?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Chrysanthemum × morifolium 'Spray'?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Requires well-draining soil..

Is Chrysanthemum × morifolium 'Spray' safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Chrysanthemum × morifolium 'Spray' good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain average humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season..