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4.8 out of 5 (24 experiences)


Also known as
African Marigold, African Marigold, American Marigold, Big Marigold, Marigold and 'American Marigold'
Taxonomy
Tagetes erecta
Tagetes
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Aztec Marigold

How often to water your Aztec Marigold

every 9
Aztec Marigold needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for African Marigold in your home

a window
Aztec Marigold love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Aztec Marigold does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aztec Marigold in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Aztec Marigold

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aztec Marigold after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Aztec Marigold can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Aztec Marigold prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Aztec Marigold requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Aztec Marigold is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Humidity
Aztec Marigold doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Aztec Marigold does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Aztec Marigold should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Aztec Marigold is native to the Americas.
Flowers
Yes, you may see your Aztec Marigold bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
Growth Pattern
Aztec Marigold is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Aztec Marigold can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Aztec Marigold can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Aztec Marigold, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
Care Summary for Aztec Marigold
Aztec Marigold
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say












There pretty easy to take care of and if you over/under water them it’s not too hard to nurse them back to health. They also are not too high maintenance and for the small bit of work you end up doing for the plant (watering, placing in sunlight, etc.) it’s super rewarding. They’re also just really pretty flowers




