Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Japan
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Black Rose
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Aeonium
crimson pygmy
In German
Aeonium
crimson pygmy
In French
Aeonium
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Aeonium
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Aeonium
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Aeonium
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Aeonium
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Ranunculales
Family
Crassulaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aeonium and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Aeonium and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aeonium and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Aeonium and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Aeonium and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Aeonium and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Aeonium and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.