Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
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
Clay, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mass in beds
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Marigold
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
गेंदा
Wax Begonia
In German
Ringelblume
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Souci
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
Caléndula
Begonia de cera
In Greek
κατιφές
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Nogietek
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Caltha
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marigold and Wax Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Wax Begonia? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Wax Begonia. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Marigold and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Wax Begonia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Marigold and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Marigold and Wax Begonia
Care of Marigold and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
