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Color

Color
Orange, Yellow

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size
0"

Fragrance
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals
100 1

Other Characteristics

Shape
Oval

Height
6.00 cm 12

Diameter
4.00 cm 9

Line
-

Silhouette
-

Blossom Texture
-

Blossom Size
0"

Form
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight
Full Sun

Watering
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil
5.50 8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life
0

Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin
Mexico, North America, South America

Interesting Facts of
  • Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
  • Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses
Decoration

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses
Wedding

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name
Tagetes

Kingdom
Plantae

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta

Super Division
Spermatophyte

Division
Magnoliophyta

Order
Asterales

Class
Magnoliopsida

Family
Asteraceae

Sub Family
Asteroideae

Genus
-

Number of Species
50 31

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