Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
China
  
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
  
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-8
  
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, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
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
  
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Asthma, Headache
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Cold, Negativity
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Gardenia
  
Common Name
Marigold
  
Gardenia
  
In Hindi
गेंदा
  
Gardenia
  
In German
Ringelblume
  
Gardenie
  
In French
Souci
  
Gardénia
  
In Spanish
Caléndula
  
Gardenia
  
In Greek
κατιφές
  
γαρδένια
  
In Portuguese
Malmequer
  
gardênia
  
In Polish
Nogietek
  
Gardenia
  
In Latin
Caltha
  
Gardenia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Rubiaceae
  
Genus
Tagetes
  
Gardenia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Gardenieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Ixoroideae
  
Season and Care of Marigold and Gardenia
Season and care of Marigold and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Gardenia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Marigold and Gardenia Physical Information
Marigold and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Gardenia are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Gardenia
Care of Marigold and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.