Pot Marigold Plant
.Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) is an annual that grows 1-2 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 2-11, prefers well-drained, rich soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Upright
Height
0.3 to 0.5 m
Growth
Annual
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.4 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Gray Mould, Aphids, Leaf Miner, Stem Rot.
White powdery growth on leaves, Gray, fuzzy mould on leaves and flowers, Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves, White, winding trails on leaves, Brown or black stem lesions.
Neem oil, Improve air circulation, remove affected parts, Insecticidal soap, Neem oil, Improve soil drainage, avoid overhead watering
Sulfur-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Systemic insecticides, Fungicides containing thiophanate-methyl.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
· Used in skin care for wound healing and hydration.
· Supports digestive health and immune function.