Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
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, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
Common Name
Marigold
Black Mission Fig, Fig
In Hindi
गेंदा
Black Mission Fig Tree
In German
Ringelblume
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
In French
Souci
Noir Mission Fig Tree
In Spanish
Caléndula
Negro Misión de la Higuera
In Greek
κατιφές
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Black Tree Fig Missão
In Polish
Nogietek
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
In Latin
Caltha
Niger Mission ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marigold and Black Mission Fig
Season and care of Marigold and Black Mission Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Black Mission Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Black Mission Fig season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Black Mission Fig Physical Information
Marigold and Black Mission Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Black Mission Fig are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
- Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Black Mission Fig
Care of Marigold and Black Mission Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.