Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
-
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Marigold
Cabbage Palm
In German
Ringelblume
Cabbage tree
In French
Souci
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Caléndula
árbol de la col
In Greek
κατιφές
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Malmequer
repolho árvore
In Polish
Nogietek
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Caltha
brassica ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Lomandroideae
Properties of Marigold and Cabbage Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Cabbage Tree? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Cabbage Tree. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Marigold and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Cabbage Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Marigold and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Marigold and Cabbage Tree
Care of Marigold and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.