The chrysanthemum is one of the
most important flower crops commercially grown in different parts of the world.
This flower produces more yield under greenhouse conditions. In India,
commercial cultivation of this flower has good demand. This flower has
different names in different belts in India; it’s called Guldaudi in Hindi
belt, Chandramalika in the eastern state, Samanti in the southern states and
Shevanti in the western states. The chrysanthemum belongs to the family of
"Asteracea" and genus of “Chrysanthemum L.". Basically this
flower is native to Europe and Asia. Chrysanthemum can be grown in greenhouse,
poly house, shade-net, pots, containers and even backyards. Chrysanthemum
flowers are mainly used for garland making, religious offerings and as
cut-flower for party arrangements. When it comes to botanical description of
chrysanthemum plant, the species of chrysanthemum have shallow root system with
herbaceous perennial nature growing about 50 cm - 150 cm tall, with deeply
lobed leaves and large flower heads, yellow, pink or white. As flower demand is
very high in India, one should plan properly to get the flowers in the market
especially in marriages and festival seasons. To read more about the cultivation : Click Here.
