Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
AEONIUM
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Black Rose
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Aeonium
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Aeonium
In French
Century Plant
Aeonium
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
Aeonium
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
Aeonium
In Portuguese
Century Plant
Aeonium
In Polish
Century Plant
Aeonium
In Latin
Century Plant
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Saxifragales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Sempervivoideae
Properties of Century Plant and Aeonium
Wondering what are the properties of Century Plant and Aeonium? We provide you with everything About Century Plant and Aeonium. Century Plant has thorns and Aeonium doesn't have thorns. Also Century Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Century Plant has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory and Aeonium has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory. 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 Century Plant and Aeonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Century Plant and Aeonium
Season and care of Century Plant and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aeonium is Neutral.
Century Plant and Aeonium Physical Information
Century Plant and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Aeonium are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Century Plant and Aeonium
Care of Century Plant and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Century Plant 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.