Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Rich
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
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
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Century plant
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Agave
süße Limone
In French
Agave
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Agave
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Agave
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Agave
doce de limão
In Polish
Agawa
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Agave
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Agave and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Agave and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Agave and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Agave and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Sweet Lime
Care of Agave and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.