Question:

Which of the following chrysanthemum varieties are suitable for growing as pot mums?
(A). Pusa Sona
(B). Tata Century
(C). Snow Ball
(D). Sadbhavana
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Large-flowered incurved cultivars (like Snowball) are tall and require heavy staking, whereas small-flowered pompon or decorative types (like Sadbhavana) are ideal for pot mums.
  • (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (A) and (C) only
  • (B) and (D) only
  • (A) and (D) only
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation



Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

"Pot mums" refer to dwarf, highly branched, and compact cultivars of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) grown in pots to form uniform domes of blooms.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

- Pusa Sona and Sadbhavana are dwarf, bushy, and self-branching varieties developed specifically for cultivation as pot plants.
They require minimal chemical growth retardants or pinchings to maintain their compact, dome-like shape.
- Tata Century and Snow Ball are large-flowered, tall-growing cultivars.
These standard/incurved varieties are grown on single stems with staking and disbudding for exhibition blooms, making them unsuitable for pot mums.

Step 3: Final Answer:

The varieties suitable for pot mums are Pusa Sona and Sadbhavana.
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