Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Papyrus
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Marigold
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
गेंदा
dwarf papyrus
In German
Ringelblume
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Souci
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Caléndula
papiro enano
In Greek
κατιφές
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Malmequer
papiro anão
In Polish
Nogietek
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Caltha
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Marigold and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.