Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Brazil
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
gardens, Pastures
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
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
HELICONIA bihai
Common Name
Marigold
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
In German
Ringelblume
Firebird
In French
Souci
Oiseau de feu
In Spanish
Caléndula
Firebird
In Greek
κατιφές
Firebird
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Firebird
In Polish
Nogietek
Firebird
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Red Palulu
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Red Palulu? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Red Palulu. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Red Palulu
Season and care of Marigold and Red Palulu is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Red Palulu Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Red Palulu season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Red Palulu Physical Information
Marigold and Red Palulu physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Marigold and Red Palulu are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Red Palulu
Care of Marigold and Red Palulu include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Red Palulu 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 Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.