Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Making Perfumes, 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Marigold
Kalanchoe
In German
Ringelblume
Kalanchoe
In French
Souci
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Caléndula
Kalanchoe
In Greek
κατιφές
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Nogietek
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Caltha
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Kalanchoe. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Marigold and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Kalanchoe season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Marigold and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Marigold and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Marigold and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Marigold and Kalanchoe
Care of Marigold and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.