Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
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Types
3
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Compost
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Legume allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CICER arietinum
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
Marigold
In German
Kichererbse
Ringelblume
In French
Pois chiche
Souci
In Spanish
Garbanzo
Caléndula
In Portuguese
grão de bico
Malmequer
In Polish
Groch włoski
Nogietek
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Chickpea and Marigold
Season and care of Chickpea and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Chickpea and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chickpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chickpea is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Chickpea and Marigold Physical Information
Chickpea and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Chickpea and Marigold are as follows:
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chickpea leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Chickpea and Marigold
Care of Chickpea and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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.