Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Mexico
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Black Rose
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
Aeonium
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Aeonium
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Aeonium
Century Plant
In Spanish
Aeonium
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Aeonium
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Aeonium
Century Plant
In Polish
Aeonium
Century Plant
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
Century Plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Aeonium and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Aeonium and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Aeonium and Century Plant. Aeonium doesn't have thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Aeonium does not have fragrant flowers. Aeonium has allergic reactions like Asthma, Food Allergy and Skin rash and Century Plant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Food Allergy and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aeonium and Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aeonium and Century Plant
Season and care of Aeonium and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aeonium and Century Plant Physical Information
Aeonium and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aeonium and Century Plant are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Aeonium and Century Plant
Care of Aeonium and Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.