Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut Bulbs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
Artemisia
In German
Cape Aloe
Artemisia
In French
Cap Aloe
Artemisia
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
Artemisia
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
Artemisia
In Polish
Cape Aloe
Artemisia
In Latin
Cape Aloe
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Aloaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Cape Aloe and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Cape Aloe and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Cape Aloe and Artemisia. Cape Aloe has thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Aloe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cape Aloe and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Artemisia
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Aloe and Artemisia Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Artemisia are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cape Aloe and Artemisia
Care of Cape Aloe and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.