Candelilla

Marigold

About Candelilla and Marigold

Candelilla

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Texas, Mexico

Types

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

-50

0 40000

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Habitat

Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-139-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm40.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

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

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Slopes hedging

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Moisturizing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

wax

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

wax plant

Marigold

In Hindi

Candelilla

गेंदा

In German

candelilla

Ringelblume

In French

candelilla

Souci

In Spanish

candelilla

Caléndula

In Greek

candelilla

κατιφές

In Portuguese

candelilla

Malmequer

In Polish

candelilla

Nogietek

In Latin

candelilla

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Asterales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

-50

1 27800

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Properties of Candelilla and Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Marigold. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and Marigold 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 Candelilla and Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candelilla and Marigold

Season and care of Candelilla and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Candelilla and Marigold Physical Information

Candelilla and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Marigold are as follows:

Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Candelilla and Marigold

Care of Candelilla and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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.