Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
TILIA americana
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
American Basswood
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
अमेरिकी Basswood
In German
amerikanische Agave
amerikanischen Basswood
In French
Agave américaine
tilleul d'Amérique
In Spanish
Agave americana
tilo americano
In Greek
American αγαύη
Αμερικανός Basswood
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Basswood americano
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Amerykańska Lipa
In Latin
American Agave
American Basswood
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Agavaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Tileae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Tilioideae
Season and Care of American Agave and American Basswood
Season and care of American Agave and American Basswood is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and American Basswood Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Basswood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for American Basswood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Agave and American Basswood Physical Information
American Agave and American Basswood physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and American Basswood are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
- American Basswood leaf color: Green
Care of American Agave and American Basswood
Care of American Agave and American Basswood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.