Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-99
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
चाय ओलिव
In German
Ringelblume
Tea Olive
In French
pot Marigold
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Caléndula
té verde oliva
In Greek
καλέντουλα
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Tea Olive
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Tea Olive
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Calendula
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Tea Olive
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Tea Olive season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Tea Olive Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Tea Olive are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Tea Olive
Care of Pot Marigold and Tea Olive 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 Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.