Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
-
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
AGAVE
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Century plant
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
रामबांस
Periwinkle
In German
Agave
Immergrün
In French
Agave
Pervenche
In Portuguese
Agave
Mirta
In Latin
Agave
Periwinkle
Class
Liliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Season and Care of Agave and Periwinkle
Season and care of Agave and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Agave is and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Agave and Periwinkle Physical Information
Agave and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is 15.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Agave and Periwinkle are as follows:
Care of Agave and Periwinkle
Care of Agave and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.