Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Pot marigold on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Pot marigold
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold, is an annual herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, valued for its vibrant orange or yellow flowers. With a cheerful and compact appearance, it is ideal for brightening up flowerbeds, borders, and pots, bringing color and vitality to any garden or balcony.
Native range
Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for abundant flowering, although it tolerates partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be moderate and regular, avoiding waterlogging which can rot the roots. It prefers well-drained and fertile soils, and a common mistake to avoid is letting the soil dry out completely for prolonged periods, which can stress the plant and reduce flowering.
How to save a dying Pot marigold
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, no blooms.
- First aid
- Check drainage, water moderately, prune spent flowers.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and prolonged lack of direct sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly to correct watering and light.