Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Marigold
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
गेंदा
echinocactus
In German
Ringelblume
echinocactus
In French
Souci
echinocactus
In Spanish
Caléndula
echinocactus
In Greek
κατιφές
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Echinocactus
In Polish
Nogietek
Echinocactus
In Latin
Caltha
Echinocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Echinocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Echinocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Echinocactus? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Echinocactus. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Echinocactus
Season and care of Marigold and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Echinocactus season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Echinocactus Physical Information
Marigold and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Echinocactus are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Marigold and Echinocactus
Care of Marigold and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.