Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Mountain forests, subtropical regions
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Rosette
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, 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
Does not require regular watering, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
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Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
ECHEVERIA nodulosa
Common Name
Marigold
Painted Echeveria, Painted lady
In Hindi
गेंदा
Painted Echeveria
In German
Ringelblume
Lackierte Echeveria
In French
Souci
Painted Echeveria
In Spanish
Caléndula
pintado señora
In Greek
κατιφές
ζωγραφισμένο κυρία
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Pintado Echeveria
In Polish
Nogietek
malowane lady
In Latin
Caltha
Aeonium Painted
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Saxifragales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Marigold and Painted Lady
Season and care of Marigold and Painted Lady is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Painted Lady Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Painted Lady season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Painted Lady is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Painted Lady is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Painted Lady Physical Information
Marigold and Painted Lady physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Painted Lady height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Painted Lady are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Painted Lady flower color: Yellow
- Painted Lady leaf color: Purple, Light Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Marigold and Painted Lady
Care of Marigold and Painted Lady include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Painted Lady 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 Painted Lady needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.