Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
12-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
All year
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, 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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Marigold
In German
Echeveria
Ringelblume
In French
Echeveria
Souci
In Spanish
Echeveria
Caléndula
In Greek
Echeveria
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Malmequer
In Polish
Echeveria
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Echeveria and Marigold
Season and care of Echeveria and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Marigold season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Echeveria and Marigold Physical Information
Echeveria and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Marigold are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Echeveria and Marigold
Care of Echeveria and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done 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 Echeveria 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.