Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Round
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
AEONIUM
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Black Rose
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Aeonium
In German
Schlumbergera
Aeonium
In French
Schlumbergera
Aeonium
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Aeonium
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Aeonium
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Aeonium
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Aeonium
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sempervivoideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Aeonium
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Aeonium? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Aeonium. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Aeonium doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aeonium 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 Schlumbergera and Aeonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Aeonium
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Aeonium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Aeonium is Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Aeonium Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Aeonium are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Aeonium
Care of Schlumbergera and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done 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 Schlumbergera 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.