Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Century plant
Lemon
In German
Agave
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Agave
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Agave
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Agave
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Agave
Limão
In Polish
Agawa
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Agave and Lemon
Season and care of Agave and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Agave and Lemon Physical Information
Agave and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Lemon are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Lemon
Care of Agave and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.