African Marigold (Yellow) - Live Plant

Marigold has gained popularity amongst gardeners and flower dealers on account of its easy culture and wide adaptability.
What makes it special:

• One of the best attractive flowering plants.
• Low maintenance and fragrant flower plant.
• The perfect plant for edge or flower bed or pot culture purposes.

African marigolds are botanically known as Tagetes erecta with upright growth habits with a medium texture. In India marigold is one of the most commonly grown flowers and is used extensively for religious and social functions in different forms. Flowers are sold in the market as loose or as garlands.

Indian cultures used it as a medicinal herb as well as a dye for fabrics, foods and cosmetics. The petals are added to dishes as a garnish. They can be easily cultivated, are widely adaptable to varying soils and climatic conditions and have a good flowering duration. This bushy plant with around 20 to 30 species has a long flowering period and the colours range from orange, yellow, gold, and cream to apricot. They are very much used in making garlands. Make excellent beds and pot decorations.

Plant Specifications

*Above specifications are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Planting And Care

Light Requirement

• At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plants to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plants.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 3 cups (Approx. 150 ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inches) in the pot feels dry to the touch.
• As a rule of thumb, Water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy seasons.
• Do not over-water the plant.
• Apply water preferably in the morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer

• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake nutrients and moisture easily. 
• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan).
• Apply water immediately after the application of fertilizer.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant to its suitable growing condition.
  Don't
• Do not overwater the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.African Marigold Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 3 cups (Approx. 150 ml ) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inches) in the pot feels dry to the touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plants healthy:

Medicinal Use:

• One of the health benefits of marigolds is that it is used in the treatment of minor burns when used in the form of ointments or a tincture
• Note: Use only after consulting the specialist