Peacock Ginger

Marigold

About Peacock Ginger and Marigold

Peacock Ginger

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Types

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

250

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Habitat

Shady Edge

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-129-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Lavender

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Tubers

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular 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

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

KAEMPFERIA elegans

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Peacock Ginger

Marigold

In Hindi

Peacock Ginger

गेंदा

In German

Pfau Ingwer

Ringelblume

In French

paon gingembre

Souci

In Spanish

jengibre pavo real

Caléndula

In Greek

παγώνι τζίντζερ

κατιφές

In Portuguese

gengibre pavão

Malmequer

In Polish

paw imbiru

Nogietek

In Latin

gingiberi pavo

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Asterales

Family

Zingiberaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Kaempferia

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3450

1 27800

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Properties of Peacock Ginger and Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Marigold. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Marigold has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peacock Ginger and Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Marigold

Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Peacock Ginger and Marigold Physical Information

Peacock Ginger and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Marigold are as follows:

Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Peacock Ginger and Marigold

Care of Peacock Ginger and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger 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.