Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Marigold
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
गेंदा
In German
Ground Orchid
Ringelblume
In French
Ground Orchid
Souci
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Caléndula
In Greek
Ground Orchid
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Malmequer
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Nogietek
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Marigold
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Ground Orchid and Marigold Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Marigold are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Marigold
Care of Ground Orchid and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Ground Orchid 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.