Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Fonzy melon
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
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
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
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
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
Common Name
Marigold
Canary Melon
In Hindi
गेंदा
कैनरी तरबूज
In German
Ringelblume
Canary Melon
In French
Souci
Melon Canaries
In Spanish
Caléndula
Melón Canarias
In Greek
κατιφές
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Canary Melon
In Polish
Nogietek
Canary Melon
In Latin
Caltha
Canary cucumis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Properties of Marigold and Canary Melon
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Canary Melon? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Canary Melon. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Canary Melon
Season and care of Marigold and Canary Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Canary Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Canary Melon season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Canary Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Canary Melon is Neutral.
Marigold and Canary Melon Physical Information
Marigold and Canary Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Canary Melon are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
- Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Marigold and Canary Melon
Care of Marigold and Canary Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.