Marigold

Marigold Care

Tagetes spp.

What is the plant

Tagetes is a genus of annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants in the sunflower family. You probably know these beauties as "marigolds." These delicate and pretty annuals boast bright flowers that will turn your home collection or garden into a fairytale.

Marigold is native to North and Central America. We can identify it as an annual plant easy to grow from seeds. Tagetes have orange, yellow, or white flowers. The plant can grow up to 4 ft (1.2 m) tall and 2 ft (24 in) wide. Marigold blooms in summer and autumn.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

7b - 10b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water your Tagetes regularly, for example, about once a week. However, make sure that the soil does not retain excess moisture; otherwise, it can cause root rot. Marigold tolerates drought better than excessive moisture.
Pruning
Pinching young plants will help prevent lateral branching and make the stems thicker. Also, cut off dried flower stalks and plant them in the soil to ensure longer blooms.
Fertilizer
This plant does not require fertilizer if grown in well-balanced soil, but you can supplement it with low-nitrogen products.

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Sunlight
These plants can live in partial shade, but the best place for them is where they can get a lot of sun. Grow them on south-facing windowsills or outdoors.
Soil
Marigold grows in many soil types, but choosing a well-drained and balanced soil is best. The best acidity level is between 6 and 7.5, but it should be at least 5.8.
Propagation
The best way to propagate Marigold is with seeds. However, you can also do it using stem cuttings. Take the cuttings with clean, sharp secateurs, remove all leaves and buds, and plant them in moistened soil.

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Temperature
Marigolds grow best in hot temperatures. The minimum temperature this plant can tolerate is 40°F (4°C).
Container
The material of the pots does not matter, but they should have drainage holes and be spacious enough because marigold grows quickly.
Fun fact
Be careful, as these beautiful flowers are toxic!