Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Artemisia
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Artemisia
Old Man Cactus
In French
Artemisia
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Artemisia
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Artemisia
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Artemisia
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artemisia and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Old Man Cactus. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Artemisia and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artemisia and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Artemisia and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Artemisia and Old Man Cactus
Care of Artemisia and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus pruning is done 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.