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Calendula (Calendula ranunculodes) Care Guide
Care guide for Calendula: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Karen Fry · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Calendula is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.5-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
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