Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
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
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
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, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Alstroemeria
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
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.
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.