Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
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
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, For making oil for cosmetics, Garland, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as an ointment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
TAGETES lucida
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
African Marigold
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
mexikanische Ringelblume
Studentenblume
In French
Tagetes lucida
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
caléndula mexicano
caléndula africana
In Greek
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Tagetes lucida
marigold africano
In Polish
meksykański nagietka
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Mexicanus caltha
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Marigold and African Marigold
Season and care of Mexican Marigold and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Marigold and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Marigold and African Marigold Physical Information
Mexican Marigold and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Marigold and African Marigold are as follows:
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Marigold and African Marigold
Care of Mexican Marigold and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Marigold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Mexican Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.