Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
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
H1, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Umbrella Like
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Clay, Loam
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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
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
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
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
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Windmill Palm
In German
Ringelblume
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
pot Marigold
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Caléndula
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Calendula
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Windmill Palm season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Windmill Palm
Care of Pot Marigold and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.