Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Needs very little water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Twigs
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
desert broom
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Wüste Besen
In French
américaine Aloe
desert broom
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
desert broom
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
desert broom
In Latin
American Aloe
desert broom
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Desert Broom
Season and care of American Aloe and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Desert Broom Physical Information
American Aloe and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Desert Broom are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Desert Broom
Care of American Aloe and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.