Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Not Available
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
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
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHNIODES simplicior
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Indian holly fern
Marigold
In Hindi
भारतीय होली फर्न
गेंदा
In German
Indische Stechpalme Fern
Ringelblume
In French
houx indienne Fern
Souci
In Spanish
India acebo helecho
Caléndula
In Greek
Ινδική ιερά Fern
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Indiana holly Fern
Malmequer
In Polish
Indyjski Holly Fern
Nogietek
In Latin
Latin Fern
Caltha
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dryopteridales
Asterales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Arachniodes
Tagetes
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Holly Fern and Marigold
Season and care of Indian Holly Fern and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Holly Fern and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Indian Holly Fern and Marigold Physical Information
Indian Holly Fern and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Holly Fern and Marigold are as follows:
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Marigold
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Indian Holly Fern 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.