Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fern
Origin
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South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Fall, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
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
Requires regular watering
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 Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Marigold
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
गेंदा
leatherleaf
In German
Ringelblume
Leatherleaf
In French
Souci
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
Caléndula
leatherleaf
In Greek
κατιφές
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
Malmequer
leatherleaf
In Polish
Nogietek
Leatherleaf
In Latin
Caltha
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Asterales
Polypodiales
Family
Asteraceae
Dryopteridaceae
Properties of Marigold and Leatherleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Leatherleaf? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Leatherleaf. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf 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 Leatherleaf 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 Leatherleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Marigold and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Leatherleaf season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Marigold and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Leatherleaf flower color:
- Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Leatherleaf
Care of Marigold and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.