Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
Artemisia
पालो सेंटो
In German
Artemisia
Palo Santo
In French
Artemisia
palo santo
In Spanish
Artemisia
palo santo
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
palo santo
In Portuguese
Artemisia
palo santo
In Polish
Artemisia
palo santo
In Latin
Artemisia
S. Palo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Artemisia and Palo Santo
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Palo Santo? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Palo Santo. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Palo Santo doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and Palo Santo
Season and care of Artemisia and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Palo Santo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artemisia and Palo Santo Physical Information
Artemisia and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Palo Santo are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Artemisia and Palo Santo
Care of Artemisia and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.