Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Tropical regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANACARDIUM occidentale
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Acajou, Cashew
Marigold
In Hindi
काजू के पेड़
गेंदा
In German
Cashew Baum
Ringelblume
In French
Anacardier
Souci
In Spanish
árbol de anacardo
Caléndula
In Greek
δέντρο κάσιους
κατιφές
In Portuguese
cajueiro
Malmequer
In Polish
drzewo nerkowca
Nogietek
In Latin
cashew ligno
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
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Season and Care of Cashew and Marigold
Season and care of Cashew and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Cashew and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cashew is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Cashew and Marigold Physical Information
Cashew and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cashew and Marigold are as follows:
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Cashew and Marigold
Care of Cashew and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cashew 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 Cashew 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.