Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
  
Marigold
  
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
  
गेंदा
  
In German
Ylang-Ylang
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
Ylang-Ylang
  
Souci
  
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
  
κατιφές
  
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
  
Malmequer
  
In Polish
Jagodlin
  
Nogietek
  
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
  
Caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Cananga
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Marigold
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Marigold Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Marigold are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Marigold
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.