Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
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Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
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Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, 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
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Marigold
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In German
Ringelblume
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Souci
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Caléndula
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Brahmi
In Polish
Nogietek
brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marigold and Brahmi
Season and care of Marigold and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Brahmi season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Brahmi Physical Information
Marigold and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Brahmi are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Brahmi
Care of Marigold and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.