Marigold

Alstroemeria

About Marigold and Alstroemeria

Marigold

Alstroemeria

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Types

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella

Number of Varieties

507

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Habitat

Roadsides, wastelands

Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-117-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-7

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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

40.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Spring, Summer

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Well drained

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'

Common Name

Marigold

Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria

In Hindi

गेंदा

alstroemeria

In German

Ringelblume

Alstroemeria

In French

Souci

Alstroemeria

In Spanish

Caléndula

Alstroemeria

In Greek

κατιφές

Alstroemeria

In Portuguese

Malmequer

Alstroemeria

In Polish

Nogietek

Alstroemeria

In Latin

Caltha

Alstroemeria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Asterales

Liliales

Family

Asteraceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Tagetes

Alstroemeria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Alstroemerieae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

5050

1 27800

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Properties of Marigold and Alstroemeria

Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Alstroemeria. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Marigold and Alstroemeria

Season and care of Marigold and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Alstroemeria season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.

Marigold and Alstroemeria Physical Information

Marigold and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Alstroemeria are as follows:

Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green

Care of Marigold and Alstroemeria

Care of Marigold and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.