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About American Agave and Eucalyptus


About Eucalyptus and American Agave


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Cactus or Succulent  
Shrubs, Trees  

Origin
Mexico  
Australia  

Types
Agave americana subsp. americana Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry  
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona  

Number of Varieties
4  
99+
700  
17

Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands  
River side  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
9-10  

AHS Heat Zone
12-5  
10-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.00 cm  
2.50 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
32.81 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green  
Pink, Red, White  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Tan  
Yellow 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  
Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray  
Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray  
Gray Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow  
Oval  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Well drained  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Summer  
Early Summer, Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally  
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Well drained  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds  

Allergy
Skin irritation  
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders  
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach  

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  
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AGAVE americana  
Eucalyptus  

Common Name
Century plant Maguey American aloe  
Eucalyptus  

In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस  
नीलगिरी  

In German
amerikanische Agave  
Eukalyptus  

In French
Agave américaine  
Eucalyptus  

In Spanish
Agave americana  
Eucalipto  

In Greek
American αγαύη  
ευκάλυπτος  

In Portuguese
Agave americana  
Eucalipto  

In Polish
Amerykański Agawa  
Eukaliptus  

In Latin
American Agave  
Eucalyptus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Asparagales  
Myrtales  

Family
Agavaceae  
Myrtaceae  

Genus
Agave  
Eucalyptus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
-  

Tribe
-  
Eucalypteae  

Subfamily
Agavoideae  
Myrtoideae  

Number of Species
199  
99+
700  
36

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Properties of American Agave and Eucalyptus

Wondering what are the properties of American Agave and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About American Agave and Eucalyptus. American Agave has thorns and Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns. Also American Agave does not have fragrant flowers. American Agave has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Agave and Eucalyptus

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

American Agave and Eucalyptus Physical Information

American Agave and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Eucalyptus are as follows:

Care of American Agave and Eucalyptus

Care of American Agave and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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