Mexican Marigold Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Lemon's Marigold or Mexican marigold is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family that thrives in direct sunlight and well-drained soil. Often grown as an ornamental plant, it is easy to care for and is suitable for outdoor use, growing up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide.
Common Name |
Lemmon's marigold
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tagetes lemmonii
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Genus
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Tagetes
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Mexican Marigold Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Mexican Marigold.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Mexican Marigold needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Mexican Marigold needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Mexican Marigold Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Mexican Marigold to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Mexican Marigold prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Mexican Marigold Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Mexican Marigold. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Mexican Marigold plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Mexican Marigold Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Mexican Marigold plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Mexican Marigold toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Mexican Marigold Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Mexican Marigold, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
autumn
winter
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Mexican Marigold Native Region |
Find out where the Mexican Marigold plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
United States of America (the)
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