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About American Agave and Mexican Bamboo


About Mexican Bamboo and American Agave


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass   

Origin
Mexico   
Mexico   

Types
Agave americana subsp. americana Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry   
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'   

Number of Varieties
4   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands   
Subtropical climates, tropical environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11   
9-12   

AHS Heat Zone
12-5   
10 - 7   

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

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Weeping   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green   
Non Flowering Plant   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Tan   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray   
Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray   
Light Green   

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

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

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow   
Long linear and narrow   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally   
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Mealybugs   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
None   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Mealybugs   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AGAVE americana   
OTATEA acuminata   

Common Name
Century plant Maguey American aloe   
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo   

In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस   
मैक्सिकन बांस   

In German
amerikanische Agave   
Mexican Bambus   

In French
Agave américaine   
Bamboo mexicaine   

In Spanish
Agave americana   
bambú mexicana   

In Greek
American αγαύη   
Μεξικού μπαμπού   

In Portuguese
Agave americana   
Bamboo Mexican   

In Polish
Amerykański Agawa   
Mexican Bamboo   

In Latin
American Agave   
Mexicanus Bamboo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Not Available   

Class
Liliopsida   
Not Available   

Order
Asparagales   
Poales   

Family
Agavaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Agave   
Otatea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Agavoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
199   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of American Agave and Mexican Bamboo

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

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Season and Care of American Agave and Mexican Bamboo

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

American Agave and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information

American Agave and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:

Care of American Agave and Mexican Bamboo

Care of American Agave and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth 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 Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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