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African marigold (Tagetes erecta) Care Guide
Care guide for African marigold: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Norma Piedra · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-65%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.6 m (2.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast.
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