Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
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, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Arjuna
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Terminalia arjuna
In French
américaine Aloe
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
arjuna
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
American Aloe
arjuna
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of American Aloe and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
American Aloe and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Arjuna Tree
Care of American Aloe and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.