Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
African Marigold
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
चीकू
In German
Studentenblume
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Marigold africaine
Sapotillier
In Spanish
caléndula africana
chicle
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
sapodilla
In Portuguese
marigold africano
sapodilla
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
sapodilla
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Sapodilla
Season and care of African Marigold and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Sapodilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
African Marigold and Sapodilla Physical Information
African Marigold and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Sapodilla are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Marigold and Sapodilla
Care of African Marigold and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.