Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Elkhorn
southernwood
In German
Elkhorn
Eberraute
In French
Elkhorn
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Elkhorn
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
Abrótano
In Polish
Elkhorn
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Elkhorn
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Southernwood
Season and care of Elkhorn and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Elkhorn and Southernwood Physical Information
Elkhorn and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Elkhorn and Southernwood are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Elkhorn and Southernwood
Care of Elkhorn and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.