Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southern Europe
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
southernwood
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Eberraute
In French
plante Arching Brassia
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Abrótano
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Southernwood
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Southernwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Southernwood Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Southernwood are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Southernwood
Care of Arching Brassia and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia 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.