Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Ornamental
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Aster amellus
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Aster
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
एस्टर
In German
Ringelblume
Astern
In French
pot Marigold
Aster
In Spanish
Caléndula
Aster
In Greek
καλέντουλα
αστήρ
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Aster
In Polish
Pot Marigold
aster
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Aster
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Astereae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Aster? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Aster. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Aster 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 Aster 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 Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Aster
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Aster season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Aster Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Aster are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Pot Marigold and Aster
Care of Pot Marigold and Aster 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 Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.