How much sunlight does my Marigold need?

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 🏡.

Is Marigold toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Marigold is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

What type of soil should I use for my Marigold?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Marigold?

Marigold grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Marigold be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Marigold can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Marigold?

The seeds of Marigold can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is Marigold easy to care for?

Marigold is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Marigold?

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.

Also known as

Pot marigold, Ruddles, Common marigold, Scotch marigold and Calendula

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Calendula officinalis

Genus

Calendula

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Marigold

Water

How often to water your Marigold

Marigold needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Sacramento, California.

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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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Sacramento, California

35% Very Low

Growing Marigold in Sacramento right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 24th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Sacramento is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determ…

Sunlight will increase by 32.1% ☀️

January 27th, 2023

Sacramento is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Sacramento is expected to increase by 32.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.2 megajoules of energy pe…

Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, Sacramento is getting an average of 7.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9.6% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of d…

Light needs and placement for plant Marigold: 1ft from a window

Marigold love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Sacramento, California ⛅.

Marigold does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Marigold

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Marigold: repot after 2X growth

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 Marigold after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Marigold is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation