Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Cardon
Pot Marigold
In German
Cardon
Ringelblume
In French
Cardon
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Cardon
Caléndula
In Greek
Cardon
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Cardon
pot Marigold
In Polish
Cardon
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Cardon
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Cardon and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Cardon and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Pot Marigold season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Cardon and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Cardon and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Cardon and Pot Marigold
Care of Cardon and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.