pot marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an annual herb with bright yellow or orange flowers. Valued for ornamental beauty, edible petals, and medicinal uses, it blooms sprin
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, moderately fertile soil.
Temperature
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Light feeding, especially in poor soils.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-draining, moderately fertile soil.
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Light feeding, especially in poor soils.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Medicinal, Ornamental, Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
30-60 cm
Spread
30-45 cm
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
4-7 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
70000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusCalendula
- speciesCalendula officinalis
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Non-toxic to humans and pets.