Light
Bright light
AtHomeGrower Plant Facts
Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis
A cheerful flowering plant with orange or yellow blooms for sunny windows, porch pots, and seasonal containers.
Soil mixture
Well-draining indoor potting mix
Soil moisture
Water when top soil dries
Fertilizer
Feed lightly during active growth and reduce or stop feeding when growth slows.
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves and rotate the pot for even growth.
Plant Diagnoser notes
Watch for yellowing leaves, brown tips, weak growth, pest residue, and soil that stays wet too long. Match symptoms against watering, light, soil drainage, airflow, and pest pressure.
Fill My Space tags
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