Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
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
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Available
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
STENOCEREUS thurberi
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Organ pipe Cactus
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Organpipe cactus
In German
Ringelblume
Organpipe cactus
In French
pot Marigold
Orgue cactus
In Spanish
Caléndula
Cactus del tubo de órgano
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Εκκλησιαστικό όργανο κάκτος
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Cacto da tubulação de órgão
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Organ Pipe Cactus
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Organum Pipe cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Calendula
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Organpipe Cactus
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Organpipe Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Organpipe Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Organpipe Cactus season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Organpipe Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Organpipe Cactus is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Organpipe Cactus Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Organpipe Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Organpipe Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Organpipe Cactus are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Organpipe Cactus flower color: White and Lavender
- Organpipe Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pot Marigold and Organpipe Cactus
Care of Pot Marigold and Organpipe Cactus 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 Organpipe Cactus 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 Organpipe Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.