Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAVE
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Century plant
Calla Lily
In Hindi
रामबांस
Calla Lily
In German
Agave
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Agave
Lys calla
In Greek
Agave
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Agave
Calla
In Polish
Agawa
Calla Lily
In Latin
Agave
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Agave and Calla Lily
Season and care of Agave and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Agave and Calla Lily Physical Information
Agave and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Calla Lily are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Agave and Calla Lily
Care of Agave and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.