Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Artemisia
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Artemisia
In French
américaine Aloe
Artemisia
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Artemisia
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Artemisia
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Artemisia
In Latin
American Aloe
Artemisia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of American Aloe and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Artemisia. American Aloe has thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 American Aloe and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Artemisia
Season and care of American Aloe and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
American Aloe and Artemisia Physical Information
American Aloe and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Artemisia are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Aloe and Artemisia
Care of American Aloe and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.