Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Mexico
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
duckweed
In German
amerikanische Agave
Entengrütze
In French
Agave américaine
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Agave americana
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
American αγαύη
duckweed
In Portuguese
Agave americana
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Rzęsa
In Latin
American Agave
duckweed
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Agave and Duckweed
Season and care of American Agave and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
American Agave and Duckweed Physical Information
American Agave and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Duckweed are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Agave and Duckweed
Care of American Agave and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.