Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Southeastern Asia
  
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
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
10-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
  
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Kidney Stone
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
  
AVERRHOA carambola
  
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
Carambola, Starfruit
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
  
carambola पेड़
  
In German
amerikanische Agave
  
Sternfrucht Baum
  
In French
Agave américaine
  
arbre carambole
  
In Spanish
Agave americana
  
árbol de carambola
  
In Greek
American αγαύη
  
carambola δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Agave americana
  
árvore de carambola
  
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
  
karambola drzewo
  
In Latin
American Agave
  
carambola ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Agave
  
Averrhoa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Agavoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Agave and Carambola
Season and care of American Agave and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
American Agave and Carambola Physical Information
American Agave and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Carambola are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of American Agave and Carambola
Care of American Agave and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.