Marigold Flowers - Live Plant

• In India marigold is one of the most commonly grown flowers and is used extensively on religious and social functions in different forms.
• This plant was used in ancient Greek, Roman, Arabic, and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb as well as a dye for fabrics, foods, and cosmetics.
• The leaves are edible, with the petals added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron.

In the box:

• Plant Name-  Marigold
• Plant Type- Flowering
• Plant Placement- Outdoors
• Plant Height- Upto 9 inches
• One Plastic Red Pot 
• Pot Dimensions- 4 x 4 inches

*above specifications are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Care Instructions:

• Water the marigold when the topsoil is dry.
• Water deeply, then let the soil dry before watering again.
• Never allow the soil to remain soggy, as wet conditions invite root rot and other moisture-related diseases.
• Pinch the tips of newly planted marigolds once or twice to encourage bushy plants.
• Deadhead the plants regularly to trigger new blooms.
• Apply a water-soluble fertilizer every month, but don’t over-fertilize.
• Too much fertilizer or overly rich soil can produce weak plants with few blooms.