Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Lotus berthelotii
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Marigold
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
गेंदा
In German
Papageienschnabel
Ringelblume
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Souci
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Caléndula
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Malmequer
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Nogietek
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Caltha
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Marigold
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Parrot's Beak and Marigold Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Marigold are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Marigold
Care of Parrot's Beak and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.