Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Artichoke
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Artichoke
In German
amerikanische Agave
Artischocke
In French
Agave américaine
Artichaut
In Spanish
Agave americana
Alcachofa
In Greek
American αγαύη
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Alcachofra
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Karczoch
In Latin
American Agave
cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Agave and Artichoke
Season and care of American Agave and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
American Agave and Artichoke Physical Information
American Agave and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Artichoke are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of American Agave and Artichoke
Care of American Agave and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.