Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Never Over-water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Marigold
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
गेंदा
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Ringelblume
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Souci
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Caléndula
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
κατιφές
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Nogietek
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Caltha
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
