Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Bambusoideae
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 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
-
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Marigold
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
गेंदा
In German
Hedge Bambus
Ringelblume
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Souci
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Caléndula
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Malmequer
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Nogietek
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Marigold
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Marigold Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Marigold are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Marigold
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.