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
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available, Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Osterkaktus
In French
américaine Aloe
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
American Aloe
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Easter cactus
Season and care of American Aloe and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
American Aloe and Easter cactus Physical Information
American Aloe and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Easter cactus are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Care of American Aloe and Easter cactus
Care of American Aloe and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.