Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Marigold
Banana, Cavendish Banana
In Hindi
गेंदा
Cavendish Banana
In German
Ringelblume
Cavendish Banana
In French
Souci
Cavendish Banana
In Spanish
Caléndula
Cavendish Banana
In Greek
κατιφές
Cavendish Banana
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Cavendish Banana
In Polish
Nogietek
Cavendish Banana
In Latin
Caltha
Cavendish Banana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Musaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Cavendish Banana
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Cavendish Banana? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Cavendish Banana. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Cavendish Banana
Season and care of Marigold and Cavendish Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Cavendish Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Cavendish Banana season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Cavendish Banana Physical Information
Marigold and Cavendish Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Cavendish Banana are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Cavendish Banana
Care of Marigold and Cavendish Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
