Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGAVE
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Century plant
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
रामबांस
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Agave
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Agave
Century Plant
In Spanish
Agave
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Agave
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Agave
Century Plant
In Polish
Agawa
Century Plant
In Latin
Agave
Century Plant
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Agave and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Agave and Century Plant. Agave doesn't have thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Century Plant 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Century Plant
Season and care of Agave and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Century Plant Physical Information
Agave and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Century Plant are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Agave and Century Plant
Care of Agave and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.