Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
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Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
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Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Marigold
In Hindi
Water Celery
गेंदा
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Ringelblume
In French
Céleri d'eau
Souci
In Spanish
El apio agua
Caléndula
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Malmequer
In Polish
Seler Woda
Nogietek
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Water Celery and Marigold
Season and care of Water Celery and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Water Celery and Marigold Physical Information
Water Celery and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Marigold are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Marigold
Care of Water Celery and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Water Celery 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.