Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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, Do Not over Water
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Marigold
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
गेंदा
Devil's Backbone
In German
Ringelblume
Devil's Backbone
In French
Souci
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Caléndula
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
κατιφές
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Nogietek
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Caltha
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Marigold and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Devils Backbone. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Marigold and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Marigold and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Marigold and Devils Backbone
Care of Marigold and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.