Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Houseplant
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Anigozanthos
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Marigold
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
गेंदा
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Ringelblume
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Souci
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Caléndula
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
κατιφές
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Nogietek
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Caltha
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Asterales
Commelinales
Family
Asteraceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Tagetes
Anigozanthos
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Conostyloideae
Properties of Marigold and Kangaroo Paws
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Kangaroo Paws? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Kangaroo Paws. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Marigold and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Kangaroo Paws season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Marigold and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Marigold and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.