Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
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
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Epidendrum
In German
Ringelblume
Epidendrum
In French
pot Marigold
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Caléndula
Epidendrum
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Epidendrum
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Epidendrum
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Epidendrum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Calendula
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Epidendrum
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Epidendrum season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Epidendrum Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Epidendrum are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Epidendrum
Care of Pot Marigold and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.