Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Central America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
12 - 1
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, 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
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
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
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Gomphrena
In German
Ringelblume
Gomphrena
In French
pot Marigold
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Caléndula
Gomphrena
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Gomphrena
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Gomphrena
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Gomphrena
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Calendula
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Gomphrena
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Gomphrena season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Gomphrena Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Gomphrena are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Gomphrena
Care of Pot Marigold and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.