Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Rich
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
TAGETES patula
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
French Marigold
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
süße Limone
Französisch Marigold
In French
Citrus limetta
Marigold français
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Marigold francés
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Marigold Francês
In Polish
słodkie limonki
francuski Marigold
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
French Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Citroideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and French Marigold
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and French Marigold? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and French Marigold. Sweet Lime has thorns and French Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing and French Marigold has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Lime and French Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and French Marigold
Season and care of Sweet Lime and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and French Marigold season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and French Marigold Physical Information
Sweet Lime and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and French Marigold are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Lime and French Marigold
Care of Sweet Lime and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.