Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs, Trees
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
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-10
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
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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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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
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Agavaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Agavoideae
Myrtoideae
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:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
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.