Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Canary Islands
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Bushy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand, Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE
AEONIUM haworthii
Common Name
Century plant
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
In Hindi
रामबांस
Pinwheel
In Spanish
Agave
Molinillo
In Portuguese
Agave
Pinwheel
In Polish
Agawa
Wiatraczek
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Saxifragales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Aeonieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Agave and Pinwheel
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Pinwheel? We provide you with everything About Agave and Pinwheel. Agave doesn't have thorns and Pinwheel doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Pinwheel
Season and care of Agave and Pinwheel is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Pinwheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinwheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Pinwheel is Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic.
Agave and Pinwheel Physical Information
Agave and Pinwheel physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Agave and Pinwheel are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
- Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Care of Agave and Pinwheel
Care of Agave and Pinwheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.