Ease your mind with marigolds 🌼—safe for kids' crafts and gardens, debunking old myths of toxicity. 🌼 Marigolds are non-toxic to humans, but may cause skin irritation. Rinse mouth and monitor if a child ingests marigold parts. Supervise marigold crafts and gardening with children for safety.
Fun Facts Marigolds are used to flavor and to color dishes in South America. They are also used in many Hindu religious ceremonies. I saw tons of them used in Holi to make beautiful garlands and necklaces. They are also often used to celebrate the day of the dead in Mexico.
Ease your mind with marigolds 🌼—safe for kids' crafts and gardens, debunking old myths of toxicity. 🌼 Marigolds are non-toxic to humans, but may cause skin irritation. Rinse mouth and monitor if a child ingests marigold parts. Supervise marigold crafts and gardening with children for safety.
There are many other houseplants for kids, including a variety of miniature palms, succulents such as cacti, ivies and others. If they are seeking a taller, larger plant, a cane Dracaena may be a good option.
Marigolds are known to deter many garden pests, including aphids, cabbage maggot, Colorado potato beetle, corn earworm, cucumber beetle, flea beetle, squash bug, mosquitoes, and even nematodes. Their strong scent can help keep these pests away from nearby plants, making them popular for companion planting.
Marigolds are very easy to grow and grow fast, which makes them great for children or gardening newbies. Marigolds need full sun all day to provide blooms all season long. Three common types are French, African, and Signet. Marigolds naturally repel pests such as deer or rabbits since they find their odor offensive.
Marigold seeds are planted 1/2 inch deep, 4 per square foot, in the full sun.
Learn to safeguard your kids 🚸 from the hidden dangers of Zonale Geraniums in your garden. Geraniol and linalool in Zonale Geranium can cause nausea and skin irritation. 🚸 Children are at higher risk; keep plants out of their reach.
Impatiens are not poisonous to children. This plant is slightly toxic, which means that it is not fatal if consumed, but the child may experience vomiting and diarrhea. Touching Impatiens is not a problem, but ingesting the plant can cause intestinal ailments.
🌿 Accidental Ingestion: Little to No Worries
Peruvian Zinnia, a vibrant and non-toxic plant, poses little risk if a child decides to taste it. Ingestion may result in a bit of a tummy ache, but serious health issues are unlikely. Just remove any plant remnants from the child's mouth and offer water.
Choose hardy annuals such as sunflowers, poppies, cornflowers and pot marigolds – they all germinate quickly and are easy to grow. Bees and butterflies love them too! This also makes a great activity to do with children in a greenhouse on wet days.
Toxicity: Some flowers and plants are toxic if ingested, which can be dangerous for curious little hands. Choking Hazards: Small petals or parts of flowers can pose a choking risk if they fall off and are within reach of the baby.
Stemming from a long-ago legend, Marigolds became the theme flower for the Day of the Dead. Two Aztec children who grew up together loved to explore a mountaintop nearby. While there, they presented flowers to the Sun God, who in return would “smile from the sky with warm rays,” writes Inside-Mexico.com.
They are known for their ability to: Repel pests such as aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes, making them valuable companion plants in vegetable gardens.
Once planted, marigolds grow rapidly with no fuss. Most thrive in full sun, taking hot, sunny exposures in stride. Marigolds can even handle the reflected heat and light of paved surfaces as long as they get regular moisture. However, marigolds will tolerate up to 20% shade if there is bright light the rest of the day.
Marigold companion planting enhances the growth of basil, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, eggplant, gourds, kale, potatoes, squash and tomatoes. Marigold also makes a good companion plant to melons because it deters beetles. Beans and cabbage are listed as bad companion plants for marigolds.
Marigolds. Cheerful and bright, marigolds make an easy-to-grow addition to any garden plan — in pots or planting beds. These perky annuals bring terrific color all season long. What you might not know is that marigolds pack a punch to many insects, including mosquitoes, thanks to chemical insecticides they release.
Most marigolds are annuals, which means they won't come back the next year after they complete the first one. However, there are some perennial marigolds, such as the Mexican marigold (Tagetes lemmonii), that can come back year after year in suitable climates (typically USDA Zones 8-11).
When you grow plants in your baby's nursery, you are instilling a love of nature in your baby that will last a lifetime. By choosing non-toxic plants, you can ensure that your baby's first exposures to nature are not only inspiring and exciting, but safe.