Origin
Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Sesame
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In German
Sesam
Artemisia
In French
Sésame
Artemisia
In Spanish
Sésamo
Artemisia
In Greek
Σουσάμι
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Sésamo
Artemisia
In Polish
Sezam
Artemisia
In Latin
Sesamae
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pedaliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Asternae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Artemisia. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Sesame and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Artemisia
Season and care of Sesame and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Artemisia season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sesame and Artemisia Physical Information
Sesame and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Artemisia are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sesame and Artemisia
Care of Sesame and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame 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 Sesame 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.