Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Cactus
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Marigold
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
गेंदा
In German
Osterkaktus
Ringelblume
In French
cactus de Pâques
Souci
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Caléndula
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
κατιφές
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Malmequer
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Nogietek
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Marigold
Season and care of Easter cactus and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Marigold season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Marigold Physical Information
Easter cactus and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Marigold are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Marigold
Care of Easter cactus and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.