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===Pests and diseases===
===Pests and diseases===
Susceptible to aphids, earwigs, nematodes, capsid bugs, leaf miners, whiteflies, fungal rot, gray mold (Botrytis), powdery mildew, white rust, and viruses. Viruses can result in puckering of the leaves, yellow marks or stunt the growth. Used as food plants by the [[larva]]e of some [[Lepidoptera]] species — see [[list of Lepidoptera which feed on Chrysanthemum]].
Susceptible to aphids, earwigs, nematodes, capsid bugs, leaf miners, whiteflies, fungal rot, gray mold (Botrytis), powdery mildew, white rust, and viruses. Viruses can result in puckering of the leaves, yellow marks or stunt the growth. Used as food plants by the [[larva]]e of some [[Lepidoptera]] species — see [[list of Lepidoptera which feed on Chrysanthemum]].
==INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CHRYSANTHEMUMS==
* In several parts of Asia, tea made out of Chrysanthemum is quite popular. It is said to reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, clear the liver, relax the nervous system and slow aging. Quite some benefits!
* The leaves of this flower are steamed and boiled to be eaten in China while in Korea the flower is added to a wine known as ‘Gukhwaju’ for flavouring.
* Ancient Chinese believed in the long term benefits of Chrysanthemum tea relating to weight and blood.
* Japanese are said to have found this flower so beautiful that they actually included it on the Imperial Crest of their country. In fact, such is the influence of the flower over Japan that till date a number of Japanese cities celebrate this flower by holding its annual exhibitions that are quite spectacular.
* As per a study by [http://www.CityFlowers.co.in CityFlowers], Mums, as an indoor houseplant, can help remove toxins from the air.
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