Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
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
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
houseleek
In German
amerikanische Agave
Hauswurz
In French
Agave américaine
joubarbe
In Spanish
Agave americana
houseleek
In Greek
American αγαύη
houseleek
In Portuguese
Agave americana
houseleek
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
houseleek
In Latin
American Agave
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of American Agave and Houseleek
Season and care of American Agave and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Agave and Houseleek Physical Information
American Agave and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Houseleek are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of American Agave and Houseleek
Care of American Agave and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek 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 Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.