Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cordate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Marigold
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
गेंदा
Paprika Pepper
In German
Ringelblume
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Souci
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
Caléndula
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
κατιφές
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Nogietek
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Caltha
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Paprika Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Paprika Pepper? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Paprika Pepper. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Marigold and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Paprika Pepper season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Marigold and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Marigold and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Marigold and Paprika Pepper
Care of Marigold and Paprika Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.