Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
southernwood
Alocasia
In German
Eberraute
Alocasia
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Alocasia
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Alocasia
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Alocasia
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Alocasia
In Latin
Southernwood
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Alocasia
Season and care of Southernwood and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Alocasia Physical Information
Southernwood and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Alocasia are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Alocasia
Care of Southernwood and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.