Tricks For Long-Living Marigold Plants
If we want to focus on creating a healthy organic garden, the first thing we should consider is refugia flowers. In Indonesia, with its extremely hot temperatures, it's tricky to grow beautiful flowers that can withstand both heat and rain.
Marigolds are my favorite flower, both heat-resistant and rain-resistant. They're not as fussy as other flowers. But more than that, it's not about their easy care, but about the benefits of marigolds, which actually help our gardens stay healthier and reduce pest infestations.
Marigold flowers' bright colors, ranging from yellow and orange to reddish hues, make them perfect for attracting garden pests.
Unfortunately, the stems of marigold plants grow tall and break when exposed to wind. That's why I have a special method for keeping marigolds long-lasting in the garden. I also want to increase the number of marigold plants.
I don't want my beautiful marigold plants to die quickly because their stems break. So I hope this method will always work and you can apply it in your garden too.
I prepared a root growth stimulant. I prepared this product because I needed to grow roots from the marigold stems I was going to propagate.
So, I cut the marigold stems that looked old and about to break off from the main stem.
Prepare water mixed with the root growth stimulant solution. Then, place them in a shady place, out of direct sunlight. Use sterile water.
After 5 days, I saw many roots growing from the marigold stems. They were then ready to be transplanted into the soil. Don't delay, as the stems could rot.
To transplant marigold stems that have already grown roots, place them in a shady place for about 1-2 weeks to stabilize the stems and roots.
From my experience in the garden, marigold plants that are not pruned will grow taller and are at greater risk of breaking. So, it's best to prune, and the resulting cuttings can be used to grow new plants.
I need to support this large marigold plant because it's about to fall over. So, pruning will be necessary.
For fertilization, I only apply organic goat manure. I don't apply it often, maybe once a month, but the most important thing is that the soil is fertile and loose. If the soil compacts or the roots are reaching the surface, it's best to change the planting container.
The marigolds are getting bigger and bigger. Many of my YouTube viewers are also amazed by these marigolds. I'm so happy that the marigolds in my garden are providing so many benefits!
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Anggrek Lestari
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Thank you for those interesting tips. I also live in an arid area where plants require special care. What did you use to make the growth product? Best regards.
Hey, if you have no growth product, you can try also with clean water 😊
I was really amazed by its benefits. The moment I saw the plant, I was able to identify it right away since there are many of these in the Philippines. To validate that I was correct, I showed the photo to my mother, and she confirmed that in our local dialect it is called “otot-otot.” She also mentioned that it has a strong smell, and she agreed with what you explained, that it’s very good to plant in the garden because its scent helps reduce pest infestations. Actually, I just knew it.
By the way, I noticed that your garden looks very clean and well-organized. It’s beautiful and really helps reduce stress. It feels like your own little paradise.
Yees, the plant has strong smell, to reduce pest in the garden ❤️
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ahh...never use such mixture to improve the marigold life....these flower always brighten up the day..
If you choose the organic method, then you should use manure. Like chicken/goat/horse manure, etc. But make sure to fermented them before use
Ehh, Marigold really has lots of use too in a garden, aside from it makes the place livelier. Its pretty and has that unique kinds of petals. They all looks more pretty if there's a lot of them and they are organized like this
They have some type but popular one with bigger petal. ❤️
Yes, that's true, and if pruned properly then they will grow dense and healthy and will not need any support to withhold the flowers. I have a lot of french marigold in my garden for this winter, but for summer, I will have to grow regular ones.
Like tomato branch, we can also regrow them with same method 😊
I like your marigold. Especially in pot 😊 happy gardening!
the root master sounds very promising if delivers
For sure. I tried many times and did it 😊
Wow the marigold flower is so beautiful and colorful. Can these marigold survive in cold place? I want to try it on our garden too if they can survive in a cold weather.
I dont know because in Indonesia we just have hot condition all time 😊
Ooh I see.
Marigolds are tougher than they look, and this explains why they thrive even in harsh conditions.
Yes agree! I almost travel 2 weeks and they just okay in my garden
This year I grew some marigolds in my garden and they kept on growing and growing, nearly out of control, taking up more space than I liked in my planter. But it was lovely to see them adding colour to the greenery. Next year I'm going to grow them in pots so they don't take up valuable space to grow my veggies.
Did you know marigold petals are edible? I sprinkled some in my salad this year to add more colour to it
Yeah like zinia, they will take your space more and more ehehe. Better to grow them in the container for slow-growing.
I heard about it but not sure what type of marigold with the best taste because some type have strong-weird smell
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Marigold flowers are very beautiful and versatile ('immune' against heat and rain), do they also have a pleasant scent? Looking forward for more from your garden! 😊
The leaves have bad smell to protect another plant from pets 😊
I didn't know marigold flowers had this characteristic. I'll share this information with my family, though they probably already know. It's also great that the root booster works. That means you can produce hundreds of flowers from just a few. Once you have enough of that root booster :)
I have never grown them, but your post is very useful so I thank you for your advice.
Good knowledge is shared knowledge. More people need to learn how to do this.
Well done, @anggreklestari!
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