Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Argentina
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Cholla
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
américaine Aloe
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
planta Salão
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
roślin Hall
In Latin
American Aloe
plant Hall
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Cholla
Season and care of American Aloe and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Cholla Physical Information
American Aloe and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Cholla are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of American Aloe and Cholla
Care of American Aloe and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.