Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
-
Southwestern United States
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Marigold
Mesquite
In Hindi
गेंदा
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Ringelblume
Mesquite
In Spanish
Caléndula
mezquite
In Greek
κατιφές
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Mesquite
In Polish
Nogietek
Mesquite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Marigold and Mesquite Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Mesquite Tree? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Mesquite Tree. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Mesquite Tree 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 Mesquite Tree 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 Mesquite Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Marigold and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Mesquite Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Marigold and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Marigold and Mesquite Tree
Care of Marigold and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.