Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Habitat
gardens, Urban areas
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-14
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
  
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
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
AERIDES quinquevulnera
  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Common Name
Aerides, Orchid
  
Marigold
  
In Hindi
आर्किड
  
गेंदा
  
In German
Orchidee
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
Orchidée
  
Souci
  
In Spanish
Orquídea
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
Ορχιδέα
  
κατιφές
  
In Portuguese
Orquídea
  
Malmequer
  
In Polish
Orchidea
  
Nogietek
  
In Latin
Orchid
  
Caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Aerides
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Vandeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Orchid and Marigold
Season and care of Orchid and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Orchid is Not Available and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Orchid is Not Available and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Orchid and Marigold Physical Information
Orchid and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid and Marigold are as follows:
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
Orchid leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid and Marigold
Care of Orchid and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.