Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Cholla
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
amerikanische Agave
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Agave américaine
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Agave americana
planta de Cholla
In Greek
American αγαύη
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Agave americana
planta Salão
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
roślin Hall
In Latin
American Agave
plant Hall
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of American Agave and Cholla
Season and care of American Agave and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Agave and Cholla Physical Information
American Agave and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Cholla are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of American Agave and Cholla
Care of American Agave and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.