Plant Care Glandular Cape Marigold

Glandular Cape Marigold

About Glandular Cape Marigold

Cape Marigold is a daisy-like annual from South Africa. It needs well-drained, sandy soils and tolerates drought. Deadheading will help the plant produce the most blossoms. It has naturalized in California, Arizona, and Oregan.

Taxonomy

Dimorphotheca sinuata
Dimorphotheca
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

Cape-marigold, Namaqualand daisy, sun-marigold and Cape marigold

How to care for Glandular Cape Marigold

💦 Water

How often to water your Glandular Cape Marigold

Water needs for Glandular Cape Marigold
0.5 cups
every 9

Glandular Cape 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.

Calculate water needs of Glandular Cape Marigold

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Glandular Cape Marigold in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Glandular Cape Marigold: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Glandular Cape Marigold love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Glandular Cape Marigold does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Glandular Cape Marigold in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Glandular Cape Marigold

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Glandular Cape 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 Glandular Cape Marigold after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Glandular Cape 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!

How to Grow Glandular Cape Marigold →

Benefits of Growing Glandular Cape Marigold →

Common Glandular Cape Marigold Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Glandular Cape Marigold →


💦 Water Needs

Glandular Cape 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.

Glandular Cape Marigold Water Frequency →

Glandular Cape Marigold Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Glandular Cape 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 🏡.

Glandular Cape Marigold Light Requirements →

Glandular Cape Marigold Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Glandular Cape 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.


🪴 Soil

Glandular Cape 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!

Best Soil Mix for Glandular Cape Marigold →

Best Pots for Glandular Cape Marigold →

When and How to Successfully Repot Glandular Cape Marigold →

What Are Healthy Glandular Cape Marigold Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Glandular Cape 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Glandular Cape Marigold →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Glandular Cape Marigold grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Glandular Cape Marigold Lifecycle →

Glandular Cape Marigold Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Glandular Cape Marigold →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

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

How to Propagate Glandular Cape Marigold →


🍂 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 Glandular Cape 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!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Glandular Cape Marigold

Glandular Cape Marigold

Glandular Cape 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.

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