🌼 Marigold Plant (Genda / Tagetes) – India’s Beloved Festive Flower

Bring festive cheer and radiant color to your garden with the Marigold Plant (Genda / Tagetes)—a hardy, sun-loving annual that blooms in bright yellow and orange. Known for its bold fragrance and deep cultural roots, marigold is a must-have for Indian homes, especially during festivals, weddings, and pujas.

🌿 Product Highlights:

• Botanical Name: Tagetes spp.

• Common Name: Marigold, Genda

• Flower Colors: Bright yellow and orange (varies by variety)

• Growth Type: Fast-growing annual

• Perfect For: Gardens, pots, garlands, borders, rituals

☀️ Plant Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Needs full sun (6+ hours daily) for best blooms

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Water regularly but allow the topsoil to dry between sessions

• Maintenance: Deadhead (remove spent flowers) to encourage continuous blooming

• Pest Resistance: Generally easy to grow; may deter soil pests and nematodes

🌸 Benefits & Uses:

• Visual Appeal: Bright, cheerful blooms that instantly enhance any space

• Cultural Importance: Widely used in India for garlands (haar), pujas, weddings, and festivals like Diwali and Navratri

• Symbolism: Represents purity, prosperity, and good fortune

• Medicinal Use: Traditionally used for skin care and eye ailments (antiseptic properties)

• Natural Pest Control: Certain varieties help repel garden pests naturally

• Coloring: Flowers used for natural dyes, food coloring, and festive decorations

Celebrate tradition, beauty, and sustainability with the vibrant and versatile Marigold—India’s favorite flower for all seasons and occasions.