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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China
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Types

Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

3050
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-119-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-9
12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 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

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm40.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm50.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Magenta
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Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear
Toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Slow
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

Early Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

High
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Twice a week
Moderate

In Winter

Regular watering required
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LITCHI chinensis
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Marigold

In Hindi

लीची
गेंदा

In German

Lychee
Ringelblume

In French

Lychee
Souci

In Spanish

Lychee
Caléndula

In Greek

λίτσι
κατιφές

In Portuguese

lichia
Malmequer

In Polish

Lychee
Nogietek

In Latin

Lychee
Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Asterales

Family

Sapindaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Litchi Sonn
Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

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Subfamily

Sapindoideae
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Number of Species

350
1 27800
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Difference Between Lychee and Marigold

If you are confused whether Lychee or Marigold are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Lychee and Marigold Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Lychee are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Fertilize after blooming period, whereas for Marigold fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Lychee and Marigold if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Lychee and Marigold

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Lychee and Marigold. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Lychee and Marigold as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Lychee is anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders and Heart problems whereas of Marigold is Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach and Wounds. Lychee has beauty benefits as follows: while Marigold has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Lychee vs Marigold

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