Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, Light Pink, Lavender
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Well-aerated
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Marigold
In German
Laelia
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Laelia
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Laelia
Malmequer
In Polish
Laelia
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Marigold
Season and care of Laelia and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Laelia and Marigold Physical Information
Laelia and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Marigold are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Marigold
Care of Laelia and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Laelia 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.