Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Canary Islands
Hybrid origin
Types
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bushy
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow green
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Rose
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Rose
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AEONIUM haworthii
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Pinwheel
sweetshrub
In German
Windrad
sweetshrub
In French
moulinet
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Molinillo
sweetshrub
In Greek
pinwheel
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Pinwheel
sweetshrub
In Polish
Wiatraczek
sweetshrub
In Latin
Pinwheel
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Laurales
Family
Crassulaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Aeonium
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Aeonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pinwheel and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Pinwheel and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Pinwheel and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinwheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pinwheel is Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinwheel and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Pinwheel and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pinwheel and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Pinwheel and Sweetshrub
Care of Pinwheel and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinwheel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinwheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.