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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
See ASPCA entry

For reference only — not veterinary advice. If a pet ingests plant material, contact a vet immediately.