Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
India, Nepal
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Root bark
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 its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
पीले अदरक
In German
Ringelblume
Gelber Ingwer
In French
pot Marigold
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Caléndula
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
καλέντουλα
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Pot Marigold
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Calendula
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Yellow Ginger season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Yellow Ginger
Care of Pot Marigold and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.