Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
digitate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
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
Average
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
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Marigold
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
गेंदा
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Ringelblume
Hedge Bambus
In French
Souci
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Caléndula
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
κατιφές
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Nogietek
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Caltha
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Marigold and Hedge Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Hedge Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Hedge Bamboo. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Marigold and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Hedge Bamboo season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Marigold and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Marigold and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.