Caltha - Caltha (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Caltha

Caltha are cold-hardy, flowering perennials with small, often clustered white to bright yellow blooms. The plants contain noxious chemicals that make them unappetizing to wildlife, but their flowers attract a variety of beetles, bees, and hoverflies. The seeds of several species have developed to be spread by water, usually via rainstorms.

Scientific classification

Genus

Caltha (Caltha)

Family

Buttercup

Order

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Caltha

Species

Yellow marsh marigold Howell's marsh marigold Caltha palustris var. barthei Marsh-marigold 'Flore Pleno'Marsh-marigold 'Alba'Caltha leptosepala subsp. howellii Yellow caltha White caltha Floating marsh marigold Alpine marsh-marigold

Care Guide for Caltha

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Caltha thrives in moist environments, favoring consistent moisture. While it can tolerate brief dryness, weekly watering is essential to replicate its natural habitat. As an herbaceous perennial, caltha 's growth is influenced by water availability, necessitating careful irrigation during active growing seasons.

Propagation: Propagation of caltha primarily involves division and seed sowing. Essential conditions include moist, well-draining soil, partial to full sunlight, and moderate temperatures. Methods include spring division of root clumps and surface sowing seeds in bright, cool areas until germination, requiring care and patience.

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