Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis

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.


Picture illustrating Pot Marigold plant

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.

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