Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
China
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
Gardenia
Common Name
Black Rose
Gardenia
In Hindi
Aeonium
Gardenia
In German
Aeonium
Gardenie
In French
Aeonium
Gardénia
In Spanish
Aeonium
Gardenia
In Greek
Aeonium
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Aeonium
gardênia
In Polish
Aeonium
Gardenia
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
Gardenia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Gentianales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Ixoroideae
Properties of Aeonium and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Aeonium and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Aeonium and Gardenia. Aeonium doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Aeonium does not have fragrant flowers. Aeonium has allergic reactions like Asthma, Food Allergy and Skin rash and Gardenia 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 Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aeonium and Gardenia
Season and care of Aeonium and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Aeonium and Gardenia Physical Information
Aeonium and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Aeonium and Gardenia are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aeonium and Gardenia
Care of Aeonium and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.