Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Annual
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12*3
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
African Marigold
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Hydrangea
In German
Studentenblume
Hortensie
In French
Marigold africaine
Hortensia
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Hortensia
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Hortênsia
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Hortensja
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of African Marigold and Chaco
Season and care of African Marigold and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Marigold and Chaco Physical Information
African Marigold and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Chaco are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of African Marigold and Chaco
Care of African Marigold and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.