Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Houseplant
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Red, Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Marigold
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
गेंदा
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Ringelblume
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Souci
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Caléndula
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Malmequer
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Nogietek
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Caltha
Order
Commelinales
Asterales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Conostyloideae
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Season and Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Marigold
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Marigold Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Marigold are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Marigold
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Mangles kangaroo paw 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.