Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Compound
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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
Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Marigold
White Cedar
In Hindi
गेंदा
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Ringelblume
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Souci
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Caléndula
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
κατιφές
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Nogietek
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Caltha
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Techny Arborvitae. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Marigold and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Techny Arborvitae season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Marigold and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Marigold and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
