Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Aquatics
Origin
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Tagetes tenuifolia
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
signet marigold, golden marigold
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
गोल्डन गेंदा
Water Spinach
In German
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Tagète citron
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Tagetes tenuifolia
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
χρυσή κατιφέ
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
calêndula ouro
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Aksamitka wąskolistna
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
caltha
Water Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Golden Marigold and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Marigold and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Golden Marigold and Water Spinach. Golden Marigold doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Marigold and Water Spinach
Season and care of Golden Marigold and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Marigold and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Water Spinach season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Marigold and Water Spinach Physical Information
Golden Marigold and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Marigold and Water Spinach are as follows:
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Marigold and Water Spinach
Care of Golden Marigold and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.