Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
CEREUS
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Night blooming cereus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
cereus
In German
amerikanische Agave
cereus
In French
Agave américaine
cereus
In Spanish
Agave americana
cereus
In Greek
American αγαύη
cereus
In Portuguese
Agave americana
cereus
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
cereus
In Latin
American Agave
cereus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Agave and Cereus
Season and care of American Agave and Cereus is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Cereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Cereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
American Agave and Cereus Physical Information
American Agave and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Cereus are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
- Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Agave and Cereus
Care of American Agave and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.