Marigold (Calendula maroccana)
Care, watering, light and tips for Marigold on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Marigold
Calendula maroccana, or Moroccan Calendula, is a wild calendula species native to North Africa, prized for its extended flowering period and hardiness. It features vibrant yellow or deep orange flowers, often with a dark center, which beautifully contrast with its grey-green foliage. It's ideal for rock gardens, sunny borders, or as a low-maintenance ornamental plant in warm, dry climates.
Native range
Northwest Africa (Morocco and Algeria)
Care tips
This calendula thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light daily for optimal flowering. It is drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones; waterlogging is its main enemy, leading to root rot.
How to save a dying Marigold
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft stems, no blooming.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture; if waterlogged, repot into dry soil. If dry, water deeply.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot; also lack of direct sunlight.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. Remove damaged parts and adjust watering and light.