Tagetes patula (French marigold) 法国万寿菊 (15cm pot)

Tagetes patula, commonly known as French marigold, is a vibrant annual flower native to Mexico and Central America. This cheerful plant is renowned for its bright, multi-hued blooms that come in shades of yellow, orange, and red, often with contrasting dark centres. French marigolds typically grow to a height of 20 to 80 cm and produce a bushy habit, making them ideal for borders, beds, and container gardening. In addition to their ornamental appeal, these flowers are also valued for their pest-repellent properties, attracting beneficial insects while deterring nematodes and aphids.

Plant Care Guide

Lighting: Full Sun
Watering: Water Moderately
Watering Frequency: Daily

Spider mites: These pests can cause leaves to appear stippled or yellowed, and the plant may lose its leaves. Spider mites thrive in dry conditions, so increasing humidity levels and regularly misting the plant can help prevent them..
Aphids: Aphids are tiny, pear-shaped insects that range in color from green to yellow to black. They feed on the sap of plants using their sharp, piercing mouthparts and can cause stunted growth, curling leaves, and other damage. They reproduce quickly and can form large colonies, making them a common pest in gardens and greenhouses..

HUA HNG Potting Mix.

BABA Mr Ganick 549 Flower Bloom Fertiliser: Every 2 Weeks.