Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Not Availble
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Tropical regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
White, Light Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
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, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Marigold
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
गेंदा
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Ringelblume
In French
Tabasco poivre
Souci
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
Caléndula
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
Malmequer
In Polish
papryka tabasco
Nogietek
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
Caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Marigold
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Tabasco Pepper and Marigold Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Marigold are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Marigold
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Tabasco Pepper 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.