Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
AEONIUM
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Black Rose
In Hindi
desert broom
Aeonium
In German
Wüste Besen
Aeonium
In French
desert broom
Aeonium
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Aeonium
In Greek
desert broom
Aeonium
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Aeonium
In Polish
desert broom
Aeonium
In Latin
desert broom
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Saxifragales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sempervivoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Aeonium
Season and care of Desert Broom and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aeonium is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Aeonium Physical Information
Desert Broom and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Aeonium are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Desert Broom and Aeonium
Care of Desert Broom and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.