Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red
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
Toothed
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, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Never Over-water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Century plant
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
रामबांस
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Agave
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Agave
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Agave
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Agave
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Agave
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Agawa
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Agave
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Agave doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Agave and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.