Shevanti

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Shevanti(Marathi), daisy of florist, hardy garden mum
• Flower – White, yellow, and red
• Edible – flowers and leaves are edible, especially the tender shoots and young leaves.
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – The plant possess anti-inflammatory, anti-gout and anti-thrombic activity

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 20 to 27 degrees C
• Water –  Newly planted– After the transplants, the Chrysanthemum beds should be weeded, hoed and watered regularly. In some cases staking of Chrysanthemum plants is necessary.
• Light – Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light.
• Fertilizer – Fertilize when the plants are ready for blooming and discontinue fertilizing after flower buds are formed.
• Pruning – The faded Chrysanthemum blooms should be removed regularly as it helps prolong flowering.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Shevanti
• Flower colour – yellow
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs