Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
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North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-15
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, 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
Prune ocassionally
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
-
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
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Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Marigold
Celosia
In German
Ringelblume
Celosia
In Spanish
Caléndula
Celosia
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Celosia
In Polish
Nogietek
celosia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Celosia
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Celosia? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Celosia. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Celosia 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 Celosia 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 Celosia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Celosia
Season and care of Marigold and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Celosia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Marigold and Celosia Physical Information
Marigold and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Celosia are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Celosia
Care of Marigold and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.