Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Argentina
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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 Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA usneoides
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Graybeard, Spanish Moss
Marigold
In German
Hortensie
Ringelblume
In French
Hortensia
Souci
In Spanish
Hortensia
Caléndula
In Greek
υδραγεία
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Malmequer
In Polish
Hortensja
Nogietek
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Spanish Moss and Marigold
Season and care of Spanish Moss and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Moss and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Moss is and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Spanish Moss is and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Spanish Moss and Marigold Physical Information
Spanish Moss and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Moss height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Moss and Marigold are as follows:
Spanish Moss flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Spanish Moss leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Spanish Moss and Marigold
Care of Spanish Moss and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Moss 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 Spanish Moss needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.