Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
North Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
Artemisia
In German
Saharan myrtle
Artemisia
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Artemisia
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Artemisia
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Artemisia
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Artemisia
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Artemisia season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.