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Humus Among Us is a Chrysanthemum morifolium, commonly called Florist's chrysanthemum · Garden mum · Hardy mum.

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  1. Humus Among Us Chrysanthemum morifolium

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    The fall light through the window is making Humus Among Us's colors pop.

    The fall light through the window is making Humus Among Us's colors pop.

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  2. Humus Among Us Chrysanthemum morifolium

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    Dropped the feeding schedule — Humus Among Us is winding down for the year.

    Dropped the feeding schedule — Humus Among Us is winding down for the year.

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    Checked Humus Among Us for pests under the leaves. All clear.

    Checked Humus Among Us for pests under the leaves. All clear.

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    Rotated Humus Among Us's pot and found a spider living in the saucer.

    Rotated Humus Among Us's pot and found a spider living in the saucer.

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    Noticed the oldest leaf on Humus Among Us yellowing. Normal, probably.

    Noticed the oldest leaf on Humus Among Us yellowing. Normal, probably.

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  6. Humus Among Us Chrysanthemum morifolium

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    The variegation on the new leaf is unreal.

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About this plant

Common name Florist's chrysanthemum · Garden mum · Hardy mum
Scientific name Chrysanthemum morifolium
Sun Full sun; at least 6 hours daily
Water Regular; keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
Soil Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Nickname Humus Among Us
Pet safety No; toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty Moderate

Fun facts

  • Chrysanthemums were cultivated in China as early as the 15th century BCE, originally as a flowering herb.
  • It is a short-day plant, flowering when nights grow longer in autumn; growers manipulate day length to bloom it year-round.
  • The flowers and leaves contain pyrethrins, compounds used in natural insecticides.
  • In Japan the chrysanthemum is the imperial emblem, and the throne is called the Chrysanthemum Throne.

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