Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Hydrangea
In German
Ringelblume
Hortensie
In French
pot Marigold
Hortensia
In Spanish
Caléndula
Hortensia
In Greek
καλέντουλα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Hortensja
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Chocolate-root season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root
Care of Pot Marigold and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.