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Plumeria and Marigold


Color

Color
Orange, Yellow  
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
Not Available  
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Oval  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
2.50 cm  
16

Diameter
4.00 cm  
9
5.00 cm  
8

Line
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Not Available  

Silhouette
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Not Available  

Blossom Texture
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Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
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Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Potassium  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies  
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips  

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

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Not Available  

Origin
Mexico, North America, South America  
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, 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.
  
  • The flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs, Trees  

Flower Meaning
  
Not Available  

Astrological Flower
  
Not Available  

Birth Month Flower
  
Not Available  

Flower Availability
  
Not Available  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

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

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant  
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Not Available  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps  
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Wedding  
Decoration  

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  
NA  

Family

Common Name
  
Not Available  

Tribe
  
Not Available  

Scientific Name
Tagetes  
Plumeria Rubra  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Gentianales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
Rauvolfioideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Marigold and Plumeria Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Marigold and Plumeria facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Marigold and Plumeria. Marigold comes in Orange, Yellow colors whereas Plumeria flowers are with Orange, Pink, White, Yellow colors. Other Marigold and Plumeria facts will definitely amuse you.

Marigold and Plumeria growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Marigold and Plumeria growing conditions. Marigold requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Clay, Loamy, Sandy soil. Plumeria needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Marigold and Plumeria facts in the sections below.

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Marigold and Plumeria Classification

After knowing about various Marigold and Plumeria facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Marigold and Plumeria classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Marigold and Plumeria is Tagetes and Plumeria Rubra respectively. Marigold belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Plumeria falls under Apocynaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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