Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AGAVE
ORYZA
Common Name
Century plant
Rice
In Portuguese
Agave
arroz
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Agave and Rice Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Rice Plant? We provide you with everything About Agave and Rice Plant. Agave doesn't have thorns and Rice Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rice Plant 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 Rice Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Rice Plant
Season and care of Agave and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Rice Plant Physical Information
Agave and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Agave and Rice Plant are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Rice Plant
Care of Agave and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.