Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGAVE
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Century plant
Barley
In Portuguese
Agave
cevada
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Agave and Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Barley? We provide you with everything About Agave and Barley. Agave doesn't have thorns and Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Barley has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Agave and Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Barley
Season and care of Agave and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Barley is Not Available.
Agave and Barley Physical Information
Agave and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Agave and Barley are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Agave and Barley
Care of Agave and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.