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.
Arctotheca_calendula Care
Arctotheca_calendula
Other names: Plain Treasureflower, Cape Dandelion, Cape Marigold
What is the plant
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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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Popularity
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