Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
-
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, H1, 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
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Pot Marigold
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Ringelblume
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
pot Marigold
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Caléndula
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
pot Marigold
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Zinnia Pot
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Calendula
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mashua and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Mashua and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pot Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Mashua and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Mashua and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Pot Marigold
Care of Mashua and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.