There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Marigold is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Flower you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Flower, a type of plant in the Asteraceae family of botany.
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Repotting Marigold – The ultimate guide
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Marigold.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Marigold
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Marigold loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Marigold needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer and soil ph which is Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.0) to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Marigold out of the original pot
Marigold can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Marigold as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Marigold to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Marigold would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Evenly moist, well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Marigold with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Lupine so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Looking after your Marigold
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Marigold thrives after the repotting process is over
More information about Marigold after repotting
To take care of your Marigold in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Flower in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Asteraceae that is non-toxic.
What other names does Marigold have?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Marigold? You may have come across Marigold Tagetes or Tagetes spp. in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Lungwort. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Silver Linden?
Where should you keep Marigold? Inside or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Marigold outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Marigold is native to Southern North America (Mexico) and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Marigold is in the 2-11 (USDA); annual in all zones hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
If your Marigold is repotted, will it bloom?
Achieving the desired height of 4–48 in. tall, 6–24 in. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Marigold should also come with Yellow, orange, white, red, gold, bicolor blooms at Summer time. Check out Mandevilla for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
Once the repotting process is done for your Marigold, what should you do?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Marigold grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 4–48 in. tall, 6–24 in. wide. Marigold should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Marigold in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 2-11 (USDA); annual in all zones. With the right care and some common sense of the fact Marigold is usually found in Southern North America (Mexico), it should grow well.