Ping-pong chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Check colour and occasion first. Don't stop at the "wonderful friend" reading.
- White
- Yellow
- Pink
Meanings
- In floriography, chrysanthemum means fidelity, optimism, joy and long life, "you're a wonderful friend", rest, and cheerfulness, and is also listed for protection, good luck, immortality, and daintiness.Sources: Wikipedia: List of plants with symbolism
- The chrysanthemum is one of the Four Gentlemen of China and is symbolic of nobility.Sources: Wikipedia: Chrysanthemum
Colour meanings
- White · Truth
- Yellow · Slight
Heads up
- In Chinese culture the chrysanthemum is a symbol of longevity, and because of that it was often worn on funeral attire.Sources: Wikipedia: Chrysanthemum
- Wikipedia says that in China, Japan, and Korea, white chrysanthemums symbolize adversity, lamentation, and/or grief. That page marks the line as needing a better source.Sources: Wikipedia: Chrysanthemum
Gifting tips
- Before you use white for a celebration, ask the florist how it will be read. A meaning for pink is TBC.
Pet safety
- Cat · Toxic
- Dog · Toxic
- Bird · No data
- Rabbit · No data
- Small mammal · No data
- Reptile · No data
For reference only — not veterinary advice. If a pet ingests plant material, contact a vet immediately.