Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
Not Available
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
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
प्याज
In German
Ringelblume
Zwiebel
In French
pot Marigold
Oignon
In Spanish
Caléndula
Cebolla
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Cebola
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Cebula
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Allieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and White Onion
Season and care of Pot Marigold and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and White Onion season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and White Onion Physical Information
Pot Marigold and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and White Onion are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and White Onion
Care of Pot Marigold and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.