Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Unknown
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SERENOA repens
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Saw Palmetto
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
Serenoa
Artemisia
In German
Sägepalme
Artemisia
In French
Serenoa repens
Artemisia
In Spanish
Serenoa repens
Artemisia
In Greek
Serenoa
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Serenoa repens
Artemisia
In Polish
Serenoa
Artemisia
In Latin
Serenoa
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trifolieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Saw Palmetto and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Saw Palmetto and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Saw Palmetto and Artemisia. Saw Palmetto has thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Saw Palmetto does not have fragrant flowers. Saw Palmetto has allergic reactions like gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Artemisia has allergic reactions like gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Saw Palmetto and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saw Palmetto and Artemisia
Season and care of Saw Palmetto and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Saw Palmetto and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Saw Palmetto and Artemisia Physical Information
Saw Palmetto and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Saw Palmetto and Artemisia are as follows:
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Saw Palmetto and Artemisia
Care of Saw Palmetto and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saw Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.