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
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Ivory, White
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
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
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Hatiora
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Hatiora
In French
américaine Aloe
Hatiora
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Hatiora
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Hatiora
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Hatiora
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
hatiora
In Latin
American Aloe
Hatiora
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of American Aloe and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Hatiora. American Aloe has thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Hatiora 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Hatiora
Season and care of American Aloe and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Hatiora Physical Information
American Aloe and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Hatiora height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Hatiora are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Hatiora flower color: Not Available
- Hatiora leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Aloe and Hatiora
Care of American Aloe and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.