Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
Prune central stem
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
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Marigold
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In German
Ringelblume
Kaki
In French
Souci
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Caléndula
Diospyros kaki
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Kaki
In Polish
Nogietek
Hurma wschodnia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Kaki
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Kaki? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Kaki. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Kaki 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 Kaki 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 Kaki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Kaki
Season and care of Marigold and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Kaki season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Kaki Physical Information
Marigold and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Kaki are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Kaki
Care of Marigold and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.