Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Annuals
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, Red, Orange
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM majus
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
African Marigold
In Hindi
Tropaeolum majus
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Tropaeolum majus
Studentenblume
In French
Tropaeolum majus
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
Tropaeolum majus
caléndula africana
In Greek
Tropaeolum majus
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Tropaeolum majus
marigold africano
In Polish
nasturcja większa
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Tropaeolum majus
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tageteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Nasturtium and African Marigold
Season and care of Nasturtium and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Nasturtium and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nasturtium season is Spring and Summer and African Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nasturtium is Neutral and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nasturtium and African Marigold Physical Information
Nasturtium and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nasturtium and African Marigold are as follows:
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nasturtium and African Marigold
Care of Nasturtium and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nasturtium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Nasturtium 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.