Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
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
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Not Available
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
ALOE polyphylla
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
spiral aloe
In German
amerikanische Agave
Spirale Aloe
In French
Agave américaine
aloe spirale
In Spanish
Agave americana
espiral de aloe
In Greek
American αγαύη
σπιράλ αλόη
In Portuguese
Agave americana
aloe espiral
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
spirala aloesu
In Latin
American Agave
Aloe spiralis
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of American Agave and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of American Agave and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Agave and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
American Agave and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Agave and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of American Agave and Spiral Aloe
Care of American Agave and Spiral Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.