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About American Agave and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
1.2 Type
Cactus or Succulent
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
1.3 Origin
Mexico
Not Available
1.4 Types
Agave americana subsp. americana Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
4
Rank: 88 (Overall)
8
Rank: 84 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
gardens
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-5
9 - 1
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
400.00 cm
Rank: 64 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
300.00 cm
Rank: 57 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Yellow green
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Light Green, Yellow
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Yellow, Green, Pink
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Gold, Tan
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate and toothed
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
17% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
Sometimes
18% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
65% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
40% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
Hibiscus syriacus
7.2 Common Name
Century plant Maguey American aloe
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
7.2.1 In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.2 In German
amerikanische Agave
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.3 In French
Agave américaine
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.4 In Spanish
Agave americana
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
7.2.5 In Greek
American αγαύη
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Agave americana
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.7 In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
7.2.8 In Latin
American Agave
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Asparagales
Malvales
8.5 Family
Agavaceae
Malvaceae
8.6 Genus
Agave
Hibiscus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
8.9 Subfamily
Agavoideae
Malvoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
199
Rank: 60 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of American Agave and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

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

Season and Care of American Agave and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

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

American Agave and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information

American Agave and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:

  • American Agave flower color: Yellow green

  • American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray

  • Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink

  • Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow

Care of American Agave and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus

Care of American Agave and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.