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Arctotheca_calendula

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Arctotheca_calendula

Other names: Plain Treasureflower, Cape Dandelion, Cape Marigold

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What is the plant

Arctotheca calendula is a plant in the sunflower family commonly known as capeweed, plain treasureflower, cape dandelion, or cape marigold because it originates from the Cape Province in South Africa. It is also found in neighboring KwaZulu-Natal. Its leaves (5-25 cm long and 2-6 cm wide) are somewhat elongated in shape with toothed to deeply lobed margins.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Shade

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Overwatering can rot the roots.
Pruning
Prune the withered flowers to favor the appearance of new ones. It is also convenient to control its growth since it tends to be invasive.
Fertilizer
Fertilize every 2 weeks with liquid mineral fertilizer during the long flowering season.

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Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Soil
A soil composed of peat moss, loam, or sand, or any soil mixture with good drainage can be used. The soil should not be overly fertile.
Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.

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