Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long and slender with very sharp edges
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Does not require lot of watering
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
Agave lechuguilla
Common Name
Black Rose
lechuguilla
In Hindi
Aeonium
lechuguilla
In German
Aeonium
lechuguilla
In French
Aeonium
lechuguilla
In Spanish
Aeonium
lechuguilla
In Greek
Aeonium
lechuguilla
In Portuguese
Aeonium
lechuguilla
In Polish
Aeonium
lechuguilla
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
lechuguilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Liliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Aeonium and Lechuguilla
Wondering what are the properties of Aeonium and Lechuguilla? We provide you with everything About Aeonium and Lechuguilla. Aeonium doesn't have thorns and Lechuguilla doesn't have thorns. Also Aeonium does not have fragrant flowers. Aeonium has allergic reactions like Asthma, Food Allergy and Skin rash and Lechuguilla 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 Lechuguilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aeonium and Lechuguilla
Season and care of Aeonium and Lechuguilla is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Lechuguilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aeonium and Lechuguilla Physical Information
Aeonium and Lechuguilla physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aeonium and Lechuguilla are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
- Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Care of Aeonium and Lechuguilla
Care of Aeonium and Lechuguilla 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 Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.