Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Tropical regions
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
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
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
ANANAS
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Pineapple
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
अनानास
In German
Ringelblume
Ananas
In French
pot Marigold
Ananas
In Spanish
Caléndula
Piña
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Abacaxi
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Ananas
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Pineapple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Pineapple
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Pineapple season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Pot Marigold and Pineapple Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Pineapple are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Pot Marigold and Pineapple
Care of Pot Marigold and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.