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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    November 19, 2018
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    It is possibly powdery mildew or downy mildew on the leaves. Without photos and description of the growing conditions we can only guess.

    There are different types of neem extract products. If you have an Azadirachtin concentrate it is good as an insect pest repellent but not as a fungicide. Neem oil products have some fungi prevention/suppession properties but are not effective for advanced infections.
    You should look for a fungicide product that lists powdery mildew and downy mildew as a target disease. You postal code indicates that you are in Hyderabad India. I do not know what products are available there.

    If the white patches are fuzzy mounds, then the plants may have mealybugs, an insect pest.

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    MichiganDot on
    November 17, 2018
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    Some gardeners leave stalks intact in the belief that they will trap leaves and help protect the plant over winter. Others cut them down for aesthetic reasons and apply 2 inches of wood mulch or chopped leaves over the crown and roots if concerned about winter hardiness. In my experience mums are hardy: they are rated for zones 4-8. Both approaches are fine; it comes down to personal preference. By the way, snow is a great insulator that keeps the coldest air away from the plant/roots. .

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    MichiganDot on
    February 23, 2019
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    Yes, they will bloom. Most gardeners cut mums back in late autumn because the foliage deteriorates but this isn't required. Cutting back in early spring is fine. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 3, 2019
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    As long as danger of frost has passed you can plant out. I do like to have soil temps at least 55 degree F, to insure the plants can start to grow right away in the soil.

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    BushDoctor on
    May 21, 2019
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    It is likely marketed as an indoor plant because it is an annual and will only live for one season. You can plant it outdoors, but you will have to replant every year. The same will go for indoors. They will start to degrade rapidly after a certain point.

    I have been able to keep one alive for 2 years, and killed it off by choice, since it was too far in degradation to keep around by that point.

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    Vagabond on
    May 21, 2019
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    thanks Bush Doctor. i'll probably plant it outside & get rid once it fades. Thanks again

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 27, 2019
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    Prepare a location with full sun and well-drained soil by digging in a 2-inch layer of compost to a depth of about a foot. Garden mums will survive in partial shade, but they won't bloom as well and tend to sprawl.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    July 3, 2019
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    The general consensus is to plant them as soon as you get them. Usually August will be fine for a fall planting, but you can go a little later.

    Most are annuals, and won't do well indoors anyway. They should be restarted once or twice per year to look their best.

    This article will help you to grow Mums: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm

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