Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, 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
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
candlenut पेड़
In German
Ringelblume
Candlenut Baum
In French
pot Marigold
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Caléndula
árbol candlenut
In Greek
καλέντουλα
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Calendula
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Candlenut. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Candlenut 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 Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Candlenut
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Candlenut season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Candlenut Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Candlenut are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pot Marigold and Candlenut
Care of Pot Marigold and Candlenut 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 Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.