Dwarf Marigold

Also known as

Amblyopappus mendocinus, Hopkirkia anthemoidea, Hopkirkia anthemoides, Mieria virgata, Pectis bipinnata, Pectis multifida, Rothia pinnata pallida, Rothia pinnata purpurascens, Schkuhria abrotanoides, Schkuhria abrotanoides abrotanoides, Schkuhria abrotanoides isopappa, Schkuhria abrotanoides pomasquiensis, Schkuhria advena, Schkuhria anthemoidea, Schkuhria anthemoidea anthemoidea, Schkuhria anthemoidea guatemalensis, Schkuhria anthemoidea wislizeni, Schkuhria anthemoidea wrightii, Schkuhria anthemoides, Schkuhria anthemoides guatemalensis, Schkuhria anthemoides wislizeni, Schkuhria anthemoides wrightii, Schkuhria bonariensis, Schkuhria coquimbana, Schkuhria glabrescens, Schkuhria guatemalensis, Schkuhria hopkirkia, Schkuhria isopappa, Schkuhria octoaristata, Schkuhria pinnata, Schkuhria pinnata abrotanoides, Schkuhria pinnata guatemalensis, Schkuhria pinnata octoaristata, Schkuhria pinnata pinnata, Schkuhria pinnata pringlei, Schkuhria pinnata typica, Schkuhria pinnata virgata, Schkuhria pringlei, Schkuhria virgata, Schkuhria wislizeni flava, Schkuhria wislizeni frustrata, Schkuhria wislizeni guatemalensis, Schkuhria wislizenii, Schkuhria wislizeni wislizeni, Schkuhria wislizeni wrightii, Schkuhria wrightii, Schkuria anthemoidea guatemalense, Tetracarpum anthemoideum, Tetracarpum flavum, Tetracarpum guatemalense, Tetracarpum guatemalensis, Tetracarpum pringlei, Tetracarpum virgatum, Tetracarpum wislizenii and Tetracarpum wrightii

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Schkuhria pinnata

Genus

Schkuhria

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Dwarf Marigold

💦 Water

How often to water your Dwarf Marigold

Dwarf 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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☀️ Light

Finding light for Dwarf Marigold in your home

Dwarf Marigold may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dwarf Marigold

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

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dwarf 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dwarf Marigold can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. 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.