• Description

• Marigold has gained popularity amongst gardeners and flower dealers on account of its easy 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.

• African marigold botanically known as Tagetes erect 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 Protection

·  Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.

·  Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don’ts

·  Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

·  Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

African Marigold Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

·  Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.

·  Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

·  Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml ) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.

·  Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

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