Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
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
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Trichocereus
Marigold
In Hindi
Trichocereus
गेंदा
In German
Trichocereus
Ringelblume
In French
Trichocereus
Souci
In Spanish
Trichocereus
Caléndula
In Greek
Trichocereus
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
Malmequer
In Polish
Trichocereus
Nogietek
In Latin
Trichocereus
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Marigold
Season and care of Trichocereus and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Marigold season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Marigold Physical Information
Trichocereus and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Marigold are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Trichocereus and Marigold
Care of Trichocereus and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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.