Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not available
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
  
Marigold
  
In Hindi
candelabra
  
गेंदा
  
In German
Kandelaber
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
candélabre
  
Souci
  
In Spanish
Candelabra
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
μανουάλια
  
κατιφές
  
In Portuguese
Candelabra
  
Malmequer
  
In Polish
świeczniki
  
Nogietek
  
In Latin
candelabra
  
Caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Araucariaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Araucaria
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Candelabra and Marigold
Season and care of Candelabra and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Candelabra and Marigold Physical Information
Candelabra and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Marigold are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra and Marigold
Care of Candelabra and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.