Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
14-15
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
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
southernwood
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Eberraute
Kolbenfaden
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Southernwood
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Alismatales
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Genus
Artemisia
Aglaonema
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Southernwood and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Southernwood and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Southernwood and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Southernwood and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Southernwood and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen pruning is done 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.