Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Cactus
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
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
White
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
Succulent
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
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
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, 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
-
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Marigold
In German
Cardon
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Cardon
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Cardon
Malmequer
In Polish
Cardon
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Cardon and Marigold
Season and care of Cardon and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Marigold season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Cardon and Marigold Physical Information
Cardon and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Marigold are as follows:
Care of Cardon and Marigold
Care of Cardon and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.