Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruits, Tree
Origin
-
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
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, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Trident shaped
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
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Marigold
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
गेंदा
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Ringelblume
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Souci
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Caléndula
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
κατιφές
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Nogietek
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marigold and Bael
Season and care of Marigold and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bael season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Marigold and Bael Physical Information
Marigold and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Bael are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Marigold and Bael
Care of Marigold and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.