Hoodia

Marigold

About Hoodia and Marigold

Hoodia

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southern Africa

Types

Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

2550

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Habitat

Desert

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-159-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Pink, Tan

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

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

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Once a week

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

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

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flies, Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Dry Mouth

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Weight loss

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Stem

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hoodia gordonii

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

ǁhoba, Ghaap

Marigold

In Hindi

Hoodia

गेंदा

In German

Hoodia

Ringelblume

In French

Hoodia

Souci

In Spanish

Hoodia

Caléndula

In Greek

Hoodia

κατιφές

In Portuguese

Hoodia

Malmequer

In Polish

Hoodia

Nogietek

In Latin

Hoodia

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Family

Apocynaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Hoodia

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Stapeliae

Subfamily

Asclepiadoideae

Number of Species

2550

1 27800

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Properties of Hoodia and Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Marigold. Hoodia has thorns and Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Marigold has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth. 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 Hoodia and Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hoodia and Marigold

Season and care of Hoodia and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Hoodia and Marigold Physical Information

Hoodia and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Marigold are as follows:

Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Hoodia and Marigold

Care of Hoodia and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.