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- The marsh marigold - a profile
- The species of marsh marigold
- Plant the marsh marigold
- To cultivate the marsh marigold
- Use the marsh marigold as a medicinal plant
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The marsh marigold often grows wild on streams
The marsh marigold - a profile
There is the marsh marigold in different variants. The best known species is the native of Europe yellow flowering Caltha palustris, the Latin name. From the Himalaya comes a white-flowering subspecies. There are also several varieties.
Next article The right location for the marsh marigoldThe species of marsh marigold
Under the name Caltha palustris both the wild forms and some breeds are known. Other species include the yellow-flowering Caltha polypetata and the white-flowering Caltha natans. It is slightly smaller than the other species and is ideal for planting in mini pond, where it is wet but not flooded. The main flowering time is for all varieties in spring.
Plant the marsh marigold
Most species of marsh marigold like a location in shallow water with a water height of 10 - 20 cm in the light sun or partial shade. The ideal water level varies depending on the variety as well as the ideal lime content of the soil.
A planting in the basket is especially recommended when larger fish, such as koi, are kept in the pond. If you complain about the basket with some stones, then the fish can do no damage to their plants when searching for food. Plant baskets also make it easier for you to clean or remodel your garden pond.
To cultivate the marsh marigold
The marsh marigold is quite easy to care for. If you have chosen the best location, then you do not have to worry much about this plant. It also thrives in the bed, provided the soil is humus and wet enough. Here, however, the marsh marigold must be poured abundantly and regularly. Horns or bone meal are suitable fertilizers.
Use the marsh marigold as a medicinal plant
The marsh marigold is slightly poisonous. In the Middle Ages it was used because of its bright yellow color in liver and gall bladder problems, but also for cough and rheumatism. By drying the poisonous Anemonin should be lost. In homeopathy Caltha palustris is used, for example, for menstrual problems, bronchitis and inflammatory skin diseases.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
If you like the extraordinary, plant the white-flowering Caltha natans as an eye-catcher on your garden pond.