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
Central America, South America
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Century plant
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
रामबांस
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Agave
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Agave
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Agave
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Agave
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Agave
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Agawa
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Agave
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana? We provide you with everything About Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana. Agave doesn't have thorns and TRIPLARIS cumingiana doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Agave and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.