Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
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
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
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
HAWORTHIA
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Haworthia
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Echeveria
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Haworthia
In French
américaine Aloe
Haworthia
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Haworthia
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Echeveria
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Haworthia
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Haworsja
In Latin
American Aloe
Chaoorthia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of American Aloe and Haworthia
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Haworthia? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Haworthia. American Aloe has thorns and Haworthia doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Haworthia 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 Haworthia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Haworthia
Season and care of American Aloe and Haworthia is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Haworthia Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Haworthia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Haworthia is Not Available while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Haworthia is Not Available.
American Aloe and Haworthia Physical Information
American Aloe and Haworthia physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Haworthia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Haworthia are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Haworthia flower color: Not Available
- Haworthia leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Aloe and Haworthia
Care of American Aloe and Haworthia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Haworthia 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 Haworthia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.