American Agave

Rose

About American Agave and Rose

American Agave

Rose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub

Origin

Mexico

Asia, Europe, North America

Types

Agave americana subsp. americana Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry

Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae

Number of Varieties

4100

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Habitat

Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands

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USDA Hardiness Zone

8-113-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.00 cm80.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm80.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Tan

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

5-10-10 fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bugs

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders

anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems

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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AGAVE americana

Rosa rubiginosa

Common Name

Century plant Maguey American aloe

Rose

In Hindi

अमेरिकी रामबांस

गुलाब

In German

amerikanische Agave

Rose

In French

Agave américaine

Se leva

In Spanish

Agave americana

Rosa

In Greek

American αγαύη

Τριαντάφυλλο

In Portuguese

Agave americana

Rosa

In Polish

Amerykański Agawa

Róża

In Latin

American Agave

Rose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Rosales

Family

Agavaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Agave

Rosa

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Rosoideae

Number of Species

199100

1 27800

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Properties of American Agave and Rose

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

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Season and Care of American Agave and Rose

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

American Agave and Rose Physical Information

American Agave and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Rose are as follows:

American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Rose leaf color: Dark Green

Care of American Agave and Rose

Care of American Agave and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.