Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGAVE
Primula elatior
Common Name
Century plant
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Agave
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Agave
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Agave
Primula elatior
In Portuguese
Agave
Oxlip
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Agavaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Agave and Oxlip
Season and care of Agave and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Oxlip Physical Information
Agave and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Oxlip are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Oxlip
Care of Agave and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.