Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Mountains, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Blue, Green, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insects, Red blotch, Rodent
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Application in Furniture, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
PISTACIA chinensis
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Chinese Mastic, Chinese Pistachio
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
चीनी पिस्ता
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
chinesische Pistazie
In French
américaine Aloe
pistache chinois
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
pistacho chino
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Κινέζοι Φιστίκι
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Pistache chinês
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Chiński Pistacje
In Latin
American Aloe
LENTISCUS Chinese
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Rhoeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Chinese Pistachio
Season and care of American Aloe and Chinese Pistachio is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Chinese Pistachio Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Pistachio season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Pistachio is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Pistachio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Chinese Pistachio Physical Information
American Aloe and Chinese Pistachio physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Chinese Pistachio height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Chinese Pistachio are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Chinese Pistachio flower color: Red and Green
- Chinese Pistachio leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Aloe and Chinese Pistachio
Care of American Aloe and Chinese Pistachio include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Pistachio pruning is done 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 Chinese Pistachio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.