Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Quamash
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
AEONIUM
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Black Rose
In Portuguese
Camas
Aeonium
In Latin
camas
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Saxifragales
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sempervivoideae
Properties of Camas and Aeonium
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Aeonium? We provide you with everything About Camas and Aeonium. Camas doesn't have thorns and Aeonium doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Aeonium has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Camas and Aeonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Aeonium
Season and care of Camas and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Aeonium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aeonium is Neutral.
Camas and Aeonium Physical Information
Camas and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Camas and Aeonium are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Camas and Aeonium
Care of Camas and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Camas 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.