Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Not available
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
AGAVE americana
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
African Blue Basilikum
amerikanische Agave
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
Agave americana
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Agave americana
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
American Agave
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and American Agave
Season and care of African Blue Basil and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
African Blue Basil and American Agave Physical Information
African Blue Basil and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of African Blue Basil and American Agave are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of African Blue Basil and American Agave
Care of African Blue Basil and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.