Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, 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
Skin rash
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
Nutrients
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
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, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Pot Marigold
In German
Esslöffel
Ringelblume
In French
Desert cuillère
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Caléndula
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
colher Desert
pot Marigold
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Pot Marigold
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Pot Marigold
Care of Desert Spoon and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.