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
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long and slender with very sharp edges
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Does not require 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
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Cures poisoning from fish
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
Making Shampoo, 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, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGAVE
Agave lechuguilla
Common Name
Century plant
lechuguilla
In Hindi
रामबांस
lechuguilla
In German
Agave
lechuguilla
In French
Agave
lechuguilla
In Spanish
Agave
lechuguilla
In Greek
Agave
lechuguilla
In Portuguese
Agave
lechuguilla
In Polish
Agawa
lechuguilla
In Latin
Agave
lechuguilla
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Agavaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Agave and Lechuguilla
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Lechuguilla? We provide you with everything About Agave and Lechuguilla. Agave doesn't have thorns and Lechuguilla doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lechuguilla 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 Lechuguilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Lechuguilla
Season and care of Agave and Lechuguilla is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Lechuguilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Lechuguilla Physical Information
Agave and Lechuguilla physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Agave and Lechuguilla are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
- Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Lechuguilla
Care of Agave and Lechuguilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.