Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Dasylirion wheeleri
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
12-10
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
DASYLIRION
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Ringelblume
Esslöffel
In French
pot Marigold
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
Caléndula
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
colher Desert
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Desert łyżka
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Calendula
Dasylirion
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Desert Spoon season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon
Care of Pot Marigold and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.