One of the flowers whose cultivation is very simple and has good results in the color it brings to the garden is the marigold. In this case, we are going to focus on the species Tagete erect. It is widely used in the garden within the group of spring and summer season plants. It is larger in size than other plants in its family and is perfect for decoration. We can get it both in florists and in any shopping center, specialized stores, etc. They are sold in pots of about 11 cm in diameter or in seed sachets so that you can grow it to your liking.
Here we are going to tell you what this plant is like, how to take advantage of it and what you have to do to take care of it correctly. Learn more about him Tagete erect.
Key features
It is a plant that as a pot, It is widely sold throughout Spain. Above all, its sales increase in the spring months between March and June. This is because the plant has its flowering at these times and helps to beautify the garden, avoiding the care it needs. There are many people who do not have a fixed planting in the garden, but instead acquire seasonal plants as time passes and when care is complicated they get rid of them to renew the repertoire.
We are going to show you how you should take care of it so that you can enjoy it year after year without having to buy another copy. Flowering ends as summer begins. These plants are no longer sold when September and October arrive. However, in the seed format, you can buy it all year round. They are black, elongated and pointed seeds.
This plant is used in gardens for the formation of borders or colored spots when we plant some in groups. The attractiveness of its flowers also serves to decorate balconies or terraces. Sometimes people can also be seen using it indoors. For each type of place it will require different care as we will see later.
It is a plant that comes from Mexico and whose height usually varies between 30 and 70 cm. The size of the flowers is quite large. They usually occupy between 8 and 15 cm in diameter. It has robust and branched stems and its leaves are composed of lanceolate and dentate leaflets. The Tagete erect It is also commonly recognized for its distinctive odor. The arrangement of the flowers remind us of carnations.
Main uses of Tagete erect
The color of the flowers ranges from yellow to orange and with some shades of vanilla. These precious colors must be maintained if the requirements are met. Usually, It is usually in the gardens between 3 and 5 months out of the year.
There are not too many requirements that this plant has, but if we want to enjoy it, we have to fulfill it. It is a very rustic plant, so we also see that it is frequently used in public gardening. It is perfect for decorating public spaces since it provides a good and attractive coloring without the need for too much care and maintenance.
The main uses that are given to these plants is to create borders or spots of color in the garden or to decorate balconies and terraces. As we see that many people also use it indoors, we are going to explain the care it needs whether we have it at home or in the garden.
Necessary care indoors
If we are going to have Tagete erect indoor, always try to keep it as close to the window as possible. This is necessary so that you can receive maximum natural lighting. If it lacks light, it will not be able to generate its flowers, so it will not serve as an ornamental purpose. The few flowers it does produce will be paler in color and lanky and tender in appearance.
In addition to having the maximum possible lighting, it is necessary to take them out as much as possible to the balcony or terrace so that they are strengthened by the sunlight. This It does not mean that they have to be put in direct light, otherwise they will be damaged. The perfect location is semi shade.
One of the most common recommendations is that, if we have it as an indoor plant, before it starts to spoil, it is better that we plant it outside so that it can recover. You need a special liquid fertilizer for flowering plants. We will apply it with the irrigation water directly in the pot.
As the flowers grow and wilt, it is best to remove them to prevent the plant from becoming exhausted and having to emit more flowers. We will remove them with scissors without tearing on the base of the peduncle. If we have it indoors, it is not usually affected by any type of plague or disease.
Necessary outdoor care
If we plant it in the garden they must be in full sun. Some shade is convenient from time to time, especially if they are in direct sun in the hours of greatest sunshine. If they are in the shade for a long time, the plant will grow too large but its flowers will not. Then we will have a large plant but with few flowers and hardly any color.
As for the ground, requires fresher, nutrient-rich soils. For this, it is convenient to mix a planting substrate with mulch to enrich the garden soil. The mix will change depending on the quality of the original substrate. As we see the texture that is more spongy and a color like the peat, we will see that it has a higher content of organic matter.
If we take good care of this plant, it will last perfectly in the garden between 3 and 5 months. All this will also depend on the planting season. Irrigation has to be moderate. We cannot let the soil become dry and cause stress on the plant. When we water, we will not wet the flowers, but we will do it directly at the base. It does not support waterlogging, so we will guarantee good drainage.
I hope that with all these tips you can enjoy the Tagete erect both indoors and outdoors.