Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
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 for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AGAVE
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Century plant
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
रामबांस
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Agave
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Agave
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Agave
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Agave
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Agave
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Agawa
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Agave
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Agave and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Agave and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Agave and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Agave and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.