Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, 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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Ringelblume
Yambohne
In French
pot Marigold
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Caléndula
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Calendula
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Pot Marigold and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Jicama. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Jicama
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Jicama Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Jicama are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Jicama
Care of Pot Marigold and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.