Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Tagetes tenuifolia
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
signet marigold, golden marigold
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
गोल्डन गेंदा
Cardon
In German
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
Cardon
In French
Tagète citron
Cardon
In Spanish
Tagetes tenuifolia
Cardon
In Greek
χρυσή κατιφέ
Cardon
In Portuguese
calêndula ouro
Cardon
In Polish
Aksamitka wąskolistna
Cardon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Pachycereus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Golden Marigold and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Marigold and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Golden Marigold and Cardon. Golden Marigold doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Cardon has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Golden Marigold and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Marigold and Cardon
Season and care of Golden Marigold and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Marigold and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Cardon season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Golden Marigold and Cardon Physical Information
Golden Marigold and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Golden Marigold and Cardon are as follows:
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Golden Marigold and Cardon
Care of Golden Marigold and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.