Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12*1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
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
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AGAVE
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Century plant
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
रामबांस
Tomatillos
In German
Agave
Tomatillos
In French
Agave
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Agave
Tomatillos
In Greek
Agave
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Agave
Tomatillos
In Polish
Agawa
Tomatillos
In Latin
Agave
Tomatillos
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Agavaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Agave and Tomatillo
Season and care of Agave and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Agave and Tomatillo Physical Information
Agave and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Tomatillo are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Tomatillo
Care of Agave and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.