Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
-
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
-
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Toothed
Plant Season
-
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
-
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
candelabro
Marigold
In Hindi
candelabro
गेंदा
In German
candelabro
Ringelblume
In French
candelabro
Souci
In Spanish
candelabro
Caléndula
In Greek
candelabro
κατιφές
In Portuguese
candelabro
Malmequer
In Polish
candelabro
Nogietek
In Latin
candelabro
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Candelabro and Marigold
Season and care of Candelabro and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Marigold season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Candelabro and Marigold Physical Information
Candelabro and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Marigold are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Marigold
Care of Candelabro and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.