Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Sikalemen
In German
amerikanische Agave
Zyklamen
In French
Agave américaine
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Agave americana
Ciclamen
In Greek
American αγαύη
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Cíclame
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Cyklamen
In Latin
American Agave
Cyclamīnos
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Agavaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Agavoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of American Agave and Cyclamen
Season and care of American Agave and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
American Agave and Cyclamen Physical Information
American Agave and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Cyclamen are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of American Agave and Cyclamen
Care of American Agave and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.