Marigold Broomrape

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Orobanche calendulae

Genus

Orobanche

Family

Orobanchaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Marigold Broomrape

💦 Water

How often to water your Marigold Broomrape

Marigold Broomrape 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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☀️ Light

Finding light for Marigold Broomrape in your home

Marigold Broomrape love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Marigold Broomrape does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Marigold Broomrape

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Marigold Broomrape 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

Marigold Broomrape 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

Marigold Broomrape 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Marigold Broomrape can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.