Plant GuideCalendula
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Calendula
Calendula officinalis · Asteraceae
Multi-purpose edible and medicinal flower
pH 6 – 7.5
10 – 25°C
50–70 days
Growth: moderate
High
Care Notes
Multi-purpose edible and medicinal flower
Health Benefits
Skin healing, anti-inflammatory
Culinary Uses
Petals in salads, teas
Root Behaviour
Moderate
Common Problems
Problems
Powdery mildew
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Rare
Nutrient Demand
Low Demand
Suited to young or lightly-stocked systems
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#edible-flower#medicinal#beginner#low-nutrient#temperate
Season
Spring–Autumn