Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
Artemisia
Earth Star
In German
Artemisia
Erdstern
In French
Artemisia
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Artemisia
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Artemisia
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Artemisia
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Artemisia and Earth Star
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Earth Star? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Earth Star. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Earth Star doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Earth Star has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Artemisia and Earth Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and Earth Star
Season and care of Artemisia and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Artemisia and Earth Star Physical Information
Artemisia and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Artemisia and Earth Star are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artemisia and Earth Star
Care of Artemisia and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.