Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
AGAVE
Common Name
Black Rose
Century plant
In Portuguese
Aeonium
Agave
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
Agave
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Not Available
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Aeonium and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Aeonium and Agave? We provide you with everything About Aeonium and Agave. Aeonium doesn't have thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Aeonium does not have fragrant flowers. Aeonium has allergic reactions like Asthma, Food Allergy and Skin rash and Agave has allergic reactions like Asthma, Food Allergy and Skin rash. 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 Aeonium and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aeonium and Agave
Season and care of Aeonium and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Agave is Not Available.
Aeonium and Agave Physical Information
Aeonium and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Aeonium and Agave are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Aeonium and Agave
Care of Aeonium and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.