Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Gray 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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Lisianthus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Lisianthus
In German
amerikanische Agave
Lisianthus
In French
Agave américaine
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Agave americana
Lisianthus
In Greek
American αγαύη
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Lisianthus
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Eustoma
In Latin
American Agave
Lisianthus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of American Agave and Lisianthus
Season and care of American Agave and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Agave and Lisianthus Physical Information
American Agave and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Agave and Lisianthus are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Agave and Lisianthus
Care of American Agave and Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.