Another myth is that some plants can purify the air. This idea was born from a study carried out by NASA in 1989, which concluded that there are a few species that are very effective at filtering ...

Chrysanthemum John S. Lander/LightRocket via Getty Images Similar in appearance to a cheerleader’s pom poms, chrysanthemums ( Chrysanthemums spp.) are some of the showiest plants found in nature.

Chrysanthemum, or "mums" as they are affectionately called, are one of the most popular flowers among gardeners. These plants don't need pruning during the growing season to encourage the ...

According to the Instagram account @theporcheplace, you don’t need to water your mums directly from the top.Instead, put a plastic plant saucer or another dish underneath your mum pot. Then, add ...

A new study has uncovered critical genetic factors that influence the height of chrysanthemum plants, a key trait that affects both their market appeal and structural integrity.

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This May 20, 2025, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows the pruning of the top third of a chrysanthemum plant. Three such carefully timed prunings each year will result in fuller, sturdier ...

In 1966, Mayor Richard J. Daley designated the chrysanthemum as the city’s official flower. While Daley’s interest in this particular plant is unclear, botanists the world over are fond of the ...

They also proposed a new classification system for plants based on photoperiodic traits. Plants like lettuce and poppies, which flower when day length exceeds about 12 hours, were called long-day ...

MOUNT IDA (AP) — The teeming plant world could become a virtual mystery in the coming decades as college students increasingly shy away from studying botany and universities across the U.S ...