Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Middle Africa
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
imparipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TAGETES patula
SOLANUM integrifolium
Common Name
French Marigold
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
In Hindi
फ्रेंच गेंदा
कद्दू पेड़
In German
Französisch Marigold
Kürbis-Baum
In French
Marigold français
arbre de citrouille
In Spanish
Marigold francés
árbol de calabaza
In Greek
Γαλλικά Marigold
δέντρο κολοκύθας
In Portuguese
Marigold Francês
árvore abóbora
In Polish
francuski Marigold
drzewa dyni
In Latin
French Zinnia
PEPO ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Marigold and Pumpkin Tree
Season and care of French Marigold and Pumpkin Tree is important to know. While considering everything about French Marigold and Pumpkin Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
French Marigold and Pumpkin Tree Physical Information
French Marigold and Pumpkin Tree physical information is very important for comparison. French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of French Marigold and Pumpkin Tree are as follows:
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
- Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of French Marigold and Pumpkin Tree
Care of French Marigold and Pumpkin Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Pumpkin Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.