Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Black Rose
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Aeonium
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Aeonium
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Aeonium
citron basilic
In Spanish
Aeonium
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Aeonium
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Aeonium
manjericão limão
In Polish
Aeonium
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aeonium and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Aeonium and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Aeonium and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Aeonium and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aeonium and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Aeonium and Lemon Basil
Care of Aeonium and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.