Who owns Ortho?
Ortho is owned by Scotts Miracle-Gro (the United States, NYSE: SMG), which has owned the brand since 1999.[1] Ortho was founded in 1927 in the United States and was independent until 1999.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1927–1999)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Marysville, Ohio
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1927
- Category
- Home care › Air care & pest control › Insecticide & repellent
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SMG
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ortho
Ortho makes weed killers and garden insecticides for home use, founded in California in 1927. Scotts acquired the brand from Monsanto in 1999, along with the exclusive right to market consumer Roundup in the United States. That marketing agreement means Scotts sells Roundup to households while Bayer owns the brand through its Monsanto purchase.
Ownership timeline of Ortho
- 1999 – present Scotts Miracle-Gro [1] verified
Where Ortho sits in Scotts Miracle-Gro
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ortho?
The parent company of Ortho is Scotts Miracle-Gro, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Ortho American?
Yes. Ortho originated in the United States in 1927 and its owner, Scotts Miracle-Gro, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Scotts Miracle-Gro owned Ortho?
Scotts Miracle-Gro has owned Ortho since 1999.
Who owned Ortho before Scotts Miracle-Gro?
Ortho was an independent company from its founding in 1927 until Scotts Miracle-Gro acquired it in 1999.
Is Ortho still owned by Scotts Miracle-Gro?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Ortho is still owned by Scotts Miracle-Gro. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-11-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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