Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
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
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Century plant
Cholla
In Hindi
रामबांस
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Agave
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Agave
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Agave
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Agave
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Agave
planta Salão
In Polish
Agawa
roślin Hall
In Latin
Agave
plant Hall
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Agave and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Agave and Cholla. Agave doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Cholla
Season and care of Agave and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Cholla Physical Information
Agave and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Agave and Cholla are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Agave and Cholla
Care of Agave and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.