Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
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South America, Brazil
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Arrowhead
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
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
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Marigold
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
गेंदा
Pink Pineapple
In German
Ringelblume
Pink Pineapple
In French
Souci
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Caléndula
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
κατιφές
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
Nogietek
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Caltha
Pink Pineapple
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Bromelioideae
Properties of Marigold and Pink Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Pink Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Pink Pineapple. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Marigold and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pink Pineapple season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Marigold and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Marigold and Pink Pineapple
Care of Marigold and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.