How to grow and care for Calendula arvensis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Calendula arvensis L.
Calendula arvensis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~20C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Asteraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent and in all climates, except Antarctica.
🌺 Flower
The central and surrounding flowers bloom closely together, creating the appearance of a single flower that resembles a head shape. This type of flower arrangement is called a capitulum.
water
How to water Calendula arvensis L.
How often should I water?
check Calendula arvensis L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Calendula arvensis L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Calendula arvensis L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
10~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Calendula arvensis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 10~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Calendula arvensis L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Calendula arvensis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Calendula, Species: Calendula arvensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Biennial |
| Habitat | Europe |
| Time to plant | Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Calendula |
| Species | Calendula arvensis |
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