Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
agricultural areas
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Marigold
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
गेंदा
In German
Chinakohl
Ringelblume
In French
Napa chou
Souci
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Caléndula
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Malmequer
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Nogietek
In Latin
Napa Brassica
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Marigold
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Napa Cabbage and Marigold Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Marigold are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Marigold
Care of Napa Cabbage and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.