Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
-
Sun Exposure
-
Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double, Semi-Double
Attracts
-
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Aechmea
Pot Marigold
In German
Aechmea
Ringelblume
In French
Aechmea
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Aechmea
Caléndula
In Greek
Αιχμέα
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Aechmea
pot Marigold
In Polish
Aechmea
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Aechmea
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bromelieae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Aechmea and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Aechmea and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Aechmea and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Aechmea and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Pot Marigold
Care of Aechmea and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.