American Agave

Chrysanthemum

About American Agave and Chrysanthemum

American Agave

Chrysanthemum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Shrubs

Origin

Mexico

Asia, Northeastern Europe

Types

Agave americana subsp. americana Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry

Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold

Number of Varieties

413

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Habitat

Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands

By seashore, Grassland, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-113-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

9-2

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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.00 cm2.50 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm1.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray

Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray

Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders

Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem

Leaves

Other Uses

Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages

Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AGAVE americana

Chrysanthemums

Common Name

Century plant Maguey American aloe

Chrysanths

In Hindi

अमेरिकी रामबांस

Chrysanthemums

In German

amerikanische Agave

Chrysanthemen

In French

Agave américaine

Chrysanthèmes

In Spanish

Agave americana

Crisantemos

In Greek

American αγαύη

χρυσάνθεμα

In Portuguese

Agave americana

Crisântemos

In Polish

Amerykański Agawa

Chryzantemy

In Latin

American Agave

Chrysanthemums

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Asterales

Family

Agavaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Agave

Chrysanthemum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Anthemideae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

19950

1 27800

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Properties of American Agave and Chrysanthemum

Wondering what are the properties of American Agave and Chrysanthemum? We provide you with everything About American Agave and Chrysanthemum. American Agave has thorns and Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns. Also American Agave does not have fragrant flowers. American Agave has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Agave and Chrysanthemum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Agave and Chrysanthemum

Season and care of American Agave and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

American Agave and Chrysanthemum Physical Information

American Agave and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Chrysanthemum are as follows:

American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green

Care of American Agave and Chrysanthemum

Care of American Agave and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.