Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
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Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Well drained
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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Bloom Time
Early Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
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Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
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Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
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Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
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Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Aechmea
In German
Ringelblume
Aechmea
In French
pot Marigold
Aechmea
In Spanish
Caléndula
Aechmea
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Aechmea
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Aechmea
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Aechmea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Calenduleae
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Aechmea. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Aechmea
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Aechmea season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Aechmea is .
Pot Marigold and Aechmea Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Aechmea are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Aechmea flower color:
- Aechmea leaf color:
Care of Pot Marigold and Aechmea
Care of Pot Marigold and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.