Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
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
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Pot Marigold
In German
Cotyledon
Ringelblume
In French
Cotyledon
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Caléndula
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
pot Marigold
In Polish
Liścień
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Cotyledon
Zinnia Pot
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Calendula
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Cotyledon and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Cotyledon and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Cotyledon and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Pot Marigold
Care of Cotyledon and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.