Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little 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, 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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE
ALOE polyphylla
Common Name
Century plant
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
In Hindi
रामबांस
spiral aloe
In German
Agave
Spirale Aloe
In French
Agave
aloe spirale
In Spanish
Agave
espiral de aloe
In Greek
Agave
σπιράλ αλόη
In Portuguese
Agave
aloe espiral
In Polish
Agawa
spirala aloesu
In Latin
Agave
Aloe spiralis
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Agave and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Agave and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Agave and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Agave and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Agave and Spiral Aloe
Care of Agave and Spiral Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.