Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, 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
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Century plant
Chrysanths
In Hindi
रामबांस
Chrysanthemums
In German
Agave
Chrysanthemen
In French
Agave
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Agave
Crisantemos
In Greek
Agave
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Agave
Crisântemos
In Polish
Agawa
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Agave
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Agave
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Agave and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Agave and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Agave and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Agave and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Agave and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Agave and Chrysanthemum
Care of Agave and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.