Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
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, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Cleistocactus Winteri
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
cleistocactus winteri
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Cleistocactus winteri
In French
américaine Aloe
Cleistocactus winteri
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Cleistocactus winteri
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
cleistocactus winteri
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Latin
American Aloe
Cleistocactus Winteri
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Agave
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri. American Aloe has thorns and Cleistocactus Winteri doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cleistocactus Winteri 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 Cleistocactus Winteri and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri
Season and care of American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information
American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri
Care of American Aloe and Cleistocactus Winteri include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.