Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Requires standing 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
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Sap
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAVE
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Century plant
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
रामबांस
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Agave
toxicodendron vernix
In French
Agave
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
Agave
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
Agave
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
Agave
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
Agawa
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
Agave
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Agave
Toxicodendron
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Agave and Poison Sumac
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Poison Sumac? We provide you with everything About Agave and Poison Sumac. Agave doesn't have thorns and Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Agave and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poison Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Agave and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Agave and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Agave and Poison Sumac
Care of Agave and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.