Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
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Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
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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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
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Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Marigold
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
गेंदा
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Ringelblume
In French
Matricaire odorante
Souci
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Caléndula
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Malmequer
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Nogietek
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Marigold
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Marigold season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Marigold Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Marigold are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Marigold
Care of Pineapple Weed and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.