Description
Marigold has gained popularity amongst gardeners and flower dealers on account of itseasy culture and wide adaptability.What makes it special:
- One of the best attractive flowering plants.
- Low maintenance and fragrant flower plant.
- Perfect plant for edge or flower bed or pot culture purpose.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | African Marigold (Yellow) - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
African marigold botanically known as Tagetes erecta with upright growth habit with medium texture. In India marigold is one of the most commonly grown flowers and used extensively on religious and social functions in different forms.Flowers are sold in the market as loose or as garlands.
Indian cultures used as a medicinal herb as well as a dye for fabrics, foods and cosmetics. The petals 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 have a long flowering period and the colors range from orange, yellow, gold, cream to apricot. They are very much used in making garlands. Make excellent beds and pot decorations.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 17 inch (43 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | African Marigold (Yellow), Zendu, Marigold, Genda, Zandu, |
| Maximum Reachable Height | up to 60 to 90 centimeter |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Oct-Feb |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting and care
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Light Requirement
Re-potting
Plant Protection
Donts
African Marigold care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Natural direct 3-6 hours of morning sunlight and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day. |
| Watering | Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml ) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch. |
| Soil | Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
| Temperature | 25 to 30 degree Celsius |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan). |
African Marigold special feature
Due to its dwarf height and colorful flower marigold is especially useful for decoration and included in landscape plans.Flowers are single to fully double and large sized with globular heads.Flower varies from lemon yellow to yellow, golden yellow or orange
African Marigold uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is used as the edge plant or bed plant or in pot culture
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
Culinary Use:
- The bright petals of signet marigolds add colour and a spicy tang to salads and other summer dishes
- The flower petals are sometimes cooked with rice to impart the colour (but unfortunately not the flavour) of saffron
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