Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Texas
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22,23,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
amerikanische Agave
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Agave américaine
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Agave americana
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
American αγαύη
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
American Agave
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus. American Agave has thorns and Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also American Agave does not have fragrant flowers. American Agave has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of American Agave and Sand Dollar Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.