Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Periwinkle
In German
amerikanische Agave
Immergrün
In French
Agave américaine
Pervenche
In Spanish
Agave americana
Bígaro
In Greek
American αγαύη
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Mirta
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Barwinek
In Latin
American Agave
Periwinkle
Class
Liliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of American Agave and Periwinkle
Season and care of American Agave and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
American Agave and Periwinkle Physical Information
American Agave and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Periwinkle are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Agave and Periwinkle
Care of American Agave and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.