Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Habitat
Sandy areas
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Round
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
AEONIUM
Common Name
Artichoke
Black Rose
In Hindi
Artichoke
Aeonium
In German
Artischocke
Aeonium
In French
Artichaut
Aeonium
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Aeonium
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Aeonium
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Aeonium
In Polish
Karczoch
Aeonium
In Latin
cactus
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Saxifragales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sempervivoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Aeonium
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Aeonium? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Aeonium. Artichoke has thorns and Aeonium doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Aeonium has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. 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 Artichoke and Aeonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Aeonium
Season and care of Artichoke and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Aeonium season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Aeonium is Neutral.
Artichoke and Aeonium Physical Information
Artichoke and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Aeonium are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Artichoke and Aeonium
Care of Artichoke and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.