Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color
Red
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
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
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Marigold
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
गेंदा
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Ringelblume
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Souci
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Caléndula
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Malmequer
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Nogietek
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Caltha
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Marigold
Season and care of Guzmania and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Guzmania and Marigold Physical Information
Guzmania and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Marigold are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Marigold
Care of Guzmania and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Guzmania 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.