Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
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Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Kernel
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 a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Ringelblume
Mais
In French
pot Marigold
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Caléndula
Maíz dulce
In Greek
καλέντουλα
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
milho doce
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Kukurydza
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Sweet Corn season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Sweet Corn flower color:
- Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Sweet Corn
Care of Pot Marigold and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.