Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Kigelia africana
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Pot Marigold
In German
Sausage Tree
Ringelblume
In French
saucisse Arbre
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Caléndula
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
pot Marigold
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Pot Marigold
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Calenduleae
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Sausage Tree and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Pot Marigold
Care of Sausage Tree and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.