Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Marigold
In German
Lychee
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Lychee
Caléndula
In Portuguese
lichia
Malmequer
In Polish
Lychee
Nogietek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Sapindaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lychee and Marigold
Season and care of Lychee and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lychee and Marigold Physical Information
Lychee and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Marigold are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Marigold
Care of Lychee and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.