The calendar says it's spring, but with temperatures nearing triple digits, it feels more like summer. One of the most popular gifts for Mother's Day is tthe chrysanthemum.
Potted mums are more enduring than cut flowers.
Water until it freely runs from the bottom of the pot. Place the mum in bright, indirect sunlight for at least half the day, but avoid direct afternoon sunlight as it may burn the flowers. Avoid any kind of draft and keep the temperatures around 60 to 65 degrees at night. Finally, once it has finished blooming, plant it outdoors and you should get an encore. To prolong their beauty, put the stem end into a pan of water and cut off another inch of stem while it is still submerged.