Caltha grow and care – herbaceous rhizomatous of the genus Caltha also known as Marsh marigold, Caltha perennial evergreen or deciduous plant, used as ornamental water plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and can grow in hardiness zone 3-11.
Leaves color green in heart shape.
Flower color yellow to white with five petals in star shape.
Aquatic environment, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, aggressive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer (Autumn in warmer climate)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, fish
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead parts, control and design
Size of the plant?
30-50 cm, 12-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Star shape flowers with five petals in color white to yellow
Caltha
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Evergreen, Geophyte, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Ornamental plants, Water plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 3, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: