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Calendula care requirements
water
Water moderately; drought-tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
soil
Tolerates poor to average soil; well-draining loamy or sandy soil preferred. pH 6.0–8.0. Does not require rich soil.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily) promotes best flowering; tolerates light afternoon shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Calendula
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Calendula
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Calendula
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Calendula
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.