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.
Caltha flower
Flower color yellow to white with five petals in star shape.
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How to grow Caltha growing and care:
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
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Star shape flowers with five petals in color white to yellow
Scientific name:
Caltha