Type
grain
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Triticale
African Marigold
In Hindi
triticale
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Triticale
Studentenblume
In French
triticale
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
triticale
caléndula africana
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
triticale
marigold africano
In Polish
pszenżyto
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Triticum
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Triticale and African Marigold
Season and care of Triticale and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and African Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and African Marigold Physical Information
Triticale and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Triticale and African Marigold are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Triticale and African Marigold
Care of Triticale and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.