Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
India
Types
Not Available
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Toothed
Sword-like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
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 regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tagetes tenuifolia
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
signet marigold, golden marigold
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
गोल्डन गेंदा
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
Snake plant
In French
Tagète citron
Snake plant
In Spanish
Tagetes tenuifolia
Snake plant
In Greek
χρυσή κατιφέ
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
calêndula ouro
Snake plant
In Polish
Aksamitka wąskolistna
wąż roślin
In Latin
caltha
Snake plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Sansevieria
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Properties of Golden Marigold and Snake Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Marigold and Snake Plant? We provide you with everything About Golden Marigold and Snake Plant. Golden Marigold doesn't have thorns and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Marigold and Snake Plant
Season and care of Golden Marigold and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Marigold and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Snake Plant season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Marigold and Snake Plant Physical Information
Golden Marigold and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Golden Marigold and Snake Plant are as follows:
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Marigold and Snake Plant
Care of Golden Marigold and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.