Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Australia
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Black Rose
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
Aeonium
काली लकड़ी
In German
Aeonium
Schwarzes Holz
In French
Aeonium
Bois noir
In Spanish
Aeonium
Blackwood
In Greek
Aeonium
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
Aeonium
Madeira preta
In Polish
Aeonium
Czarne drewno
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
Press
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Aeonium and Blackwood
Season and care of Aeonium and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aeonium and Blackwood Physical Information
Aeonium and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Aeonium and Blackwood are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Aeonium and Blackwood
Care of Aeonium and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.