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Marigold and Yellow Oleander


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs  

Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America  
-  

Types
it is a type of oleander  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds  

Number of Varieties
10  
50  
99+

Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways  
Roadsides, wastelands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
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
240.00 cm  
99+
40.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm  
99+
50.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach  
Orange, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Narrow  
Toothed  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Fall, Spring, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

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, 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
Pollution, Drought, Salt  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply  
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
  
  

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  
Full Sun, Part sun  

Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning  

Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt  
Drought  

Facts

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
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Butterflies  

Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
-  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant  
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'  

Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut  
Marigold  

In Hindi
पीला कनेर  
गेंदा  

In German
Gelbe Oleander  
Ringelblume  

In French
Oleander Jaune  
Souci  

In Spanish
Oleander amarillo  
Caléndula  

In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη  
κατιφές  

In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo  
Malmequer  

In Polish
żółta Oleander  
Nogietek  

In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander  
Caltha  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Gentianales  
Asterales  

Family
Apocynaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Cascabela  
Tagetes  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
-  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
100  
50  
99+

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Difference Between Yellow Oleander and Marigold

If you are confused whether Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander and Marigold Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Yellow Oleander are fertilize in spring and slow-release fertilizers, whereas for Marigold fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Yellow Oleander and Marigold if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Yellow Oleander and Marigold

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Compare Facts of Yellow Oleander vs Marigold

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Yellow Oleander vs Marigold and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Yellow Oleander are Phytodermatitis and Toxic whereas of Marigold have Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Yellow Oleander has no showy fruits and Marigold has no showy fruits. Also Yellow Oleander is not flowering and Marigold is flowering. You can compare Yellow Oleander and Marigold facts and facts of other plants too.

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