If we want to focus on creating a healthy organic garden, the first thing we should consider is refugia flowers. In Indonesia, with its extremely hot temperatures, it's tricky to grow beautiful flowers that can withstand both heat and rain.
Marigolds are my favorite flower, both heat-resistant and rain-resistant. They're not as fussy as other flowers. But more than that, it's not about their easy care, but about the benefits of marigolds, which actually help our gardens stay healthier and reduce pest infestations.
Marigold flowers' bright colors, ranging from yellow and orange to reddish hues, make them perfect for attracting garden pests.
Unfortunately, the stems of marigold plants grow tall and break when exposed to wind. That's why I have a special method for keeping marigolds long-lasting in the garden. I also want to increase the number of marigold plants.
I don't want my beautiful marigold plants to die quickly because their stems break. So I hope this method will always work and you can apply it in your garden too.
I prepared a root growth stimulant. I prepared this product because I needed to grow roots from the marigold stems I was going to propagate.
So, I cut the marigold stems that looked old and about to break off from the main stem.
Prepare water mixed with the root growth stimulant solution. Then, place them in a shady place, out of direct sunlight. Use sterile water.
After 5 days, I saw many roots growing from the marigold stems. They were then ready to be transplanted into the soil. Don't delay, as the stems could rot.
To transplant marigold stems that have already grown roots, place them in a shady place for about 1-2 weeks to stabilize the stems and roots.
From my experience in the garden, marigold plants that are not pruned will grow taller and are at greater risk of breaking. So, it's best to prune, and the resulting cuttings can be used to grow new plants.
I need to support this large marigold plant because it's about to fall over. So, pruning will be necessary.
For fertilization, I only apply organic goat manure. I don't apply it often, maybe once a month, but the most important thing is that the soil is fertile and loose. If the soil compacts or the roots are reaching the surface, it's best to change the planting container.
The marigolds are getting bigger and bigger. Many of my YouTube viewers are also amazed by these marigolds. I'm so happy that the marigolds in my garden are providing so many benefits!
Best Regards,
Anggrek Lestari
Anggrek Lestari is an Indonesian fiction writer who has published two major books. Now She is a full-time content creator. She has a goal to share life, poem, and food content that makes others happy and can get inspiration.
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