Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Subtropical climates, subtropical 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
12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Marigold
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
गेंदा
candelabra
In German
Ringelblume
Kandelaber
In French
Souci
candélabre
In Spanish
Caléndula
Candelabra
In Greek
κατιφές
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Candelabra
In Polish
Nogietek
świeczniki
In Latin
Caltha
candelabra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araucariaceae
Properties of Marigold and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Candelabra. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Candelabra 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 Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Candelabra
Season and care of Marigold and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Candelabra season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Candelabra Physical Information
Marigold and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Candelabra are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Marigold and Candelabra
Care of Marigold and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.