How to Care for Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold)

Korean name: 금잔화

Calendula officinalis is an annual flowering plant known for its bright orange or yellow flowers. It has narrow, slightly hairy leaves and grows well in sunny conditions. It is easy to cultivate and suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean region
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Flower meaning: joy, respect
• Traits: beginner friendly, flowering plant, annual, sun loving
• Also known as: Pot Marigold, Calendula

Care Guide

• Light: Requires full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Maintain normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Calendula officinalis?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Calendula officinalis?

It likes Requires full sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Calendula officinalis safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Calendula officinalis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season..