Howell's Marsh Marigold
About Howell's Marsh Marigold
Howell's Marsh Marigold is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Howell's Marsh Marigold likes soil that is well draining.
Howell's Marsh Marigold belongs to the Caltha genus, and is native to Western North America.
⚠️ Howell's Marsh Marigold is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Caltha leptosepala
Caltha
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales
Also known as
Sulphur marsh marigold, White marsh marigold, Twinflowered marsh marigold and Broadleaved marsh marigold
How to care for Howell's Marsh Marigold
How often to water your Howell's Marsh Marigold
every 9
Howell's Marsh 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
Finding light for Howell's Marsh Marigold in your home
a window
Howell's Marsh Marigold love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Howell's Marsh Marigold does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Howell's Marsh 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 Howell's Marsh Marigold after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Howell's Marsh Marigold
Howell's Marsh Marigold
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.