Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
-
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Marigold
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
गेंदा
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Ringelblume
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Souci
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Caléndula
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
κατιφές
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Nogietek
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Caltha
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Marigold and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Bird Cherry. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Marigold and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bird Cherry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Marigold and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Marigold and Bird Cherry
Care of Marigold and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.