Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Buckeye Putzer
In French
américaine Aloe
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
American Aloe
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of American Aloe and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
American Aloe and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of American Aloe and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.