Właściwości i Zastosowania Zioła Chrysanthellum Indicum

Our favourite Chrysanthemum indicum varieties

Here are four special varieties of Indian chrysanthemum, which are actually Chrysanthemum indicum hybrids. All of them are winter hardy down to about – 17 °C, making them suitable for growing in the UK.

  • ˈNebelrose’: The special thing about the ‘Nebelrose’ variety is its enchanting, silver-pink flowers. The flowers are densely filled with petals, which slowly unfold as they bloom. Growing to about 100 to 120 cm in height, this variety also makes a great cut flower.
  • ˈPoesieˈ: This bee-friendly variety initially bears creamy white and then eventually pure white flowers from October to November. The fragrant flowers are semi-double, persistent growers, and for this reason would make a beautiful bouquet. ‘Poesie’ chrysanthemums grow to about 100 cm tall.
  • ˈApricotˈ: The double, apricot-coloured flowers of the ˈApricotˈ variety start to bloom in July. This vigorous variety continues to bear flowers until November. It is also used as a cut flower and grows from 70 to 90 cm tall.
  • ˈBienchenˈ: This variety brings a gorgeous splash of colour to any garden. Its golden-yellow pompom-like flowers with orange-brown centres appear around late September.

Medicinal

The plant (part not stated, but presumed to be the aerial portion) is used to make a poultice for maturating boils and a medicine for treating fevers in small children[

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The plant is reported to be used for treating gonorrhoea[

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An infusion of the whole plant, without the roots, combined with Tamarindus indicus, is taken to treat hepatitis[

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A decoction of the entire plant is taken to treat malaria and jaundice with urinary complications[

Title Traditional Vegetables in Benin Publication Author Achigan-Dako E. Et al Publisher Darwin Initiative, International Foundation for Science Year 2009 ISBN Description Issued as a PDF on the Internet, it contains basic information on over 250 species of plants used for food in Benin.

The leaves, mashed and mixed in shea butter or in any other oil, are used to treat heart-troubles[

How to Plant and Grow Chrysanthemum indicum

Chrysanthemum indicum, when grown correctly, are suitable as both an indoor and outdoor potted flower. They thrive in full sun, although in some warmer regions, shade during the midday may be beneficial. For best results, use only fresh soil and when planting, choose a container with drainage holes. Chrysanthemums prefer a soil with a neutral pH and a rich mix of composted manure or well-rotted leaf mold. A layer of mulch is beneficial at the base of the pot to help keep roots moist, especially during the warmer months.

Water regularly but do not overwater and fertilize potted mums every two weeks. They are not heavy feeders, so watch out for signs of overfeeding such as yellow and twisted leaves. When grown outdoors, mums should be planted in spring, after the last frost.

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