Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-8
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
African Marigold
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
सरल
In German
Studentenblume
Fichten
In French
Marigold africaine
Picea
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Picea
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
Spruce
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Picea
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Świerk
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Picea
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of African Marigold and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
African Marigold and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
African Marigold and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of African Marigold and Sitka Spruce
Care of African Marigold and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
