Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
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Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
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Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Marigold
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
गेंदा
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Ringelblume
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Souci
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
Caléndula
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Malmequer
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Nogietek
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Marigold
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is and Marigold season is . The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Rainbow Cactus and Marigold Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Marigold are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Marigold
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Rainbow Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.