Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, 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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Water carefully
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Marigold
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In German
Ringelblume
Birkenfeige
In French
Souci
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Caléndula
higo llorón
In Greek
κατιφές
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Malmequer
chorando fig
In Polish
Nogietek
płacz rys
In Latin
Caltha
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Marigold and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Marigold and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Weeping Fig season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Marigold and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marigold and Weeping Fig
Care of Marigold and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.