Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Chorisia
Pot Marigold
In German
Chorisia
Ringelblume
In French
Chorisia
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Chorisia
Caléndula
In Greek
Chorisia
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Chorisia
pot Marigold
In Polish
Chorisia
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Chorisia
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Chorisia and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Chorisia and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Chorisia and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Chorisia and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Chorisia and Pot Marigold
Care of Chorisia and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia 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 Chorisia 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.