Is the French marigold the national flower of the UAE? Detailed guide to growing methods and precautions
When people talk about the UAE, they surely think of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, but in fact the UAE is not famous for just this one place. The UAE is the short name for the United Arab Emirates, a desert country in West Asia known for its oil production, hailed as a flower in the desert. The national flower of every country symbolizes that country's spirit. Today we will mainly find out whether the national flower of the UAE is the French marigold and what its growing methods and precautions are.
1. Is the national flower of the UAE the French marigold?
The national flower of the UAE is the French marigold (Tagetes patula), also called dwarf marigold, red-yellow flower, Spanish chrysanthemum, stinking chrysanthemum flower, and satin flower. It is commonly found in woodlands, on hillsides, in grasslands and other places. The French marigold's flower shape is very large, its color is very bright, and it has a certain ornamental value and medicinal value.
The flower language of the French marigold is lively and cheerful, giving people a very sunny feeling. The French marigold's flowers also open when the sun comes out and close when the sun sets, and they change as the direction of the sun changes, similar to the sunflower we are familiar with. This flower is also suitable for giving to others as a beautiful blessing.
2. What are the growing methods and precautions for the French marigold?
1. Soil conditions
When growing the French marigold, the requirements for soil are not very high, and it can generally grow well. After planting, its growth rate is relatively fast, and it is also easy to manage; you only need to care for it attentively.
2. Light requirements
The French marigold likes a lighted environment, and it needs sufficient light during both growth and flowering. However, summer light in the south is relatively intense, so be careful not to let strong light shine directly on it, to avoid burning the leaves. Especially at noon, pay attention to proper shading and cooling treatment.
3. Temperature requirements
The French marigold's temperature requirements differ at different stages of growth. When potting up, it can generally be kept at around 18°C, and before and after flowering it can be kept at 12 to 14°C. But in actual care it is generally difficult to meet this requirement, so keeping it at 10 to 30°C is fine; if it is below 5°C, the French marigold will suffer from cold damage.
4. Water and fertilizer requirements
During the growth of the French marigold, watering and fertilizing are both very critical. Watering should be determined according to its growing season; generally, more water is needed in summer, so the number of waterings can be appropriately increased. After watering thoroughly once, wait until the potting soil is somewhat dry before watering again. Remember not to let water accumulate in the potting soil, to avoid root rot of the whole plant or the death of the plant. Fertilizing should also be based on the growth condition of the French marigold; before flowering, the use of nitrogen fertilizer can be appropriately increased to ensure a larger number of flowers. Do not fertilize too strongly, to avoid burning the roots.