Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-8
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Root
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
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAGETES lucida
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Mexican Marigold, Sweetscented marigold
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन गेंदा
सरल
In German
mexikanische Ringelblume
Fichten
In French
Tagetes lucida
Picea
In Spanish
caléndula mexicano
Picea
In Greek
μεξικάνικο κατιφέ
Spruce
In Portuguese
Tagetes lucida
Picea
In Polish
meksykański nagietka
Świerk
In Latin
Mexicanus caltha
Picea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Marigold and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Mexican Marigold and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Marigold and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Marigold is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Marigold and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Mexican Marigold and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Marigold height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Marigold and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Mexican Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Mexican Marigold leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican Marigold and Sitka Spruce
Care of Mexican Marigold and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Marigold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
