Chrysanthemums are outdoor plants but sometimes people put them in a decorative pot indoors. They will not last long inside but they can be decorative for a few weeks.
Chrysanthemums sell for anywhere from $4 to $15 depending on the size of the pot.
Elisa's character in "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck is closely linked to the chrysanthemums in terms of both being stifled and unfulfilled. Just as the chrysanthemums are confined to a small garden and lack a purpose beyond decoration, Elisa feels limited in her life and unappreciated for her potential. Both Elisa and the chrysanthemums represent unfulfilled potential and a longing for freedom and fulfillment.
Apparently, both marigolds and chrysanthemums are members of the daisy family (Asteraceae). It depends what Marigold you mean. Calendula officinalis is the Pot Marigold the flower most commonly known as the Marigold. However the Corn Marigold is Chrysanthemum segatum this shows the problem of using common names to identify different plants.
If the chrysanthemum is planted earlier enough to make roots, it often will survive the frost.
Chrysanthemums grow best when there is a lot of light available to them. They do best in fertile, sandy soil which should be well draining as they are susceptible to mildew.
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Chrysanthemumsare plants and all plants need water. If the soil is dry, water them. If they are in a planter, you should take a pencil and put some holes in the soil before you water.
Chrysanthemums need several months to develop a root structure to survive the winter. So if they are planted in the spring or early summer, they will survive. Those planted in fall will not survive the winter.
The chrysanthemum will die over the winter unless you live in a very mild climate.
House plants need repotting when they need it. This is not as silly as it sounds. if you feed the plant properly it will live happily in the pot it is in but if the roots are showing on the surface of the pot maybe it is time to pot it up one size.
Separated from the outside world, Elisa has a few human connections.(For those apex learners)
In a pot.