Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-7
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Palmate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Marigold
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In German
Ringelblume
Bittermelone
In French
Souci
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Caléndula
Momordica charantia
In Greek
κατιφές
Not Available
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Momordica
In Polish
Nogietek
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Caltha
Not Available
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Marigold and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Marigold and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Bitter Gourd season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Marigold and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Marigold and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Bitter Gourd
Care of Marigold and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.