Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Southern Europe
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Black Rose
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Aeonium
southernwood
In German
Aeonium
Eberraute
In French
Aeonium
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Aeonium
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Aeonium
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Aeonium
Abrótano
In Polish
Aeonium
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aeonium and Southernwood
Season and care of Aeonium and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Aeonium and Southernwood Physical Information
Aeonium and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Aeonium and Southernwood are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Aeonium and Southernwood
Care of Aeonium and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.