Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Marigold
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
गेंदा
Alexandra palm
In German
Ringelblume
Alexandra palm
In French
Souci
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Caléndula
Alexandra palma
In Greek
κατιφές
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Nogietek
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Caltha
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Archontophoenix
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Alexandra Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Alexandra Palm? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Alexandra Palm. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Alexandra Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Alexandra Palm has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes. 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 Marigold and Alexandra Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Marigold and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Alexandra Palm season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Marigold and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Marigold and Alexandra Palm
Care of Marigold and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.