About American Aloe and Abelia
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Abelia
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Abelia
In French
américaine Aloe
Abelia
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Abelia
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Abelia
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Abelia
In Latin
American Aloe
Abelia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Agavaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of American Aloe and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Abelia? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Abelia. American Aloe has thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Abelia 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 Aloe and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Abelia
Season and care of American Aloe and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
American Aloe and Abelia Physical Information
American Aloe and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Abelia are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Aloe and Abelia
Care of American Aloe and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.