Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
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
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Marigold
Sea Grape
In Hindi
गेंदा
सागर अंगूर
In German
Ringelblume
Sea Grape
In French
Souci
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Caléndula
Sea Grape
In Greek
κατιφές
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Sea Grape
In Polish
Nogietek
Sea Grape
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Marigold and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Sea Grape. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Sea Grape
Season and care of Marigold and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Sea Grape season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Sea Grape Physical Information
Marigold and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Sea Grape are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Marigold and Sea Grape
Care of Marigold and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.