Type
grain
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Roadsides, wastelands
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
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Part 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
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, 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
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Triticale
Marigold
In German
Triticale
Ringelblume
In French
triticale
Souci
In Spanish
triticale
Caléndula
In Greek
τριτικάλε
κατιφές
In Portuguese
triticale
Malmequer
In Polish
pszenżyto
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Triticale and Marigold
Season and care of Triticale and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Triticale and Marigold Physical Information
Triticale and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Marigold are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Triticale and Marigold
Care of Triticale and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.