Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Epiphyte
Origin
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Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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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
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
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, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Marigold
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
गेंदा
Epidendrum
In German
Ringelblume
Epidendrum
In French
Souci
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Caléndula
Epidendrum
In Greek
κατιφές
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Epidendrum
In Polish
Nogietek
Epidendrum
In Latin
Caltha
Epidendrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Tagetes
Coilostylis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Properties of Marigold and Epidendrum
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Epidendrum. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Epidendrum
Season and care of Marigold and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Epidendrum season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Epidendrum Physical Information
Marigold and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Epidendrum are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Epidendrum
Care of Marigold and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.