Dendranthema nubigenum
| Dendranthema nubigenum | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 1' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Dendranthema nubigenum
Propagation: Seed - sow spring to early summer in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed[1]. It usually germinates in 10 - 18 days at 15°c but if it does not germinate within 4 weeks then try chilling the seed for 3 weeks in the salad compartment of a fridge[2]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in most well-drained fertile soils in a sunny position[3][1].
Range: E. Asia - Himalayas from India to Bhutan and Nepal.
Habitat: Open rocky places at elevations of 2600 - 4000 metres in Nepal[4].
Usage: The leaves contain about 0.8% essential oils[4].
The plant is used as an incense[4].
The dried and powdered leaves have lice and insect repelling qualities[4].
Pollinators: Insects
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Bird, Alfred. Growing from Seed Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan, 1990.
- ↑ Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Manandhar, Narayan. Plants and People of Nepal. Timber Press, 2002.