Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
African Marigold
Silver Maple
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Silver Maple
In German
Studentenblume
Silver Maple
In French
Marigold africaine
érable argenté
In Spanish
caléndula africana
arce plateado
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
marigold africano
plátano de prata
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Silver Maple
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Acer
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Silver Maple
Season and care of African Marigold and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Silver Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Marigold and Silver Maple Physical Information
African Marigold and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Silver Maple are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Marigold and Silver Maple
Care of African Marigold and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.