African Marigold

Sasanqua

About African Marigold and Sasanqua

African Marigold

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Japan

Types

Annual

Number of Varieties

1815

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Habitat

Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-117-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

9-1

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Well drained

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune regularly

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

African Marigold

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

अफ्रीकी गेंदा

sasanqua

In German

Studentenblume

sasanqua

In French

Marigold africaine

sasanqua

In Spanish

caléndula africana

sasanqua

In Greek

Αφρικής κατιφές

sasanqua

In Portuguese

marigold africano

Sasankya

In Polish

afrykański nagietka

Sasankya

In Latin

African pingit vaccinia caltha

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Theales

Family

Asteraceae

Theaceae

Genus

Tagetes

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tageteae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

33250

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Properties of African Marigold and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of African Marigold and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About African Marigold and Sasanqua. African Marigold doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also African Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. African Marigold has allergic reactions like and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Marigold and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Marigold and Sasanqua

Season and care of African Marigold and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

African Marigold and Sasanqua Physical Information

African Marigold and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Sasanqua are as follows:

African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of African Marigold and Sasanqua

Care of African Marigold and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.