Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Old fields, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
BERBERIS thunbergii
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Japanese Barberry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Japanese Barberry
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Thunberg-Berberitze
In French
américaine Aloe
Berberis thunbergii
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Berberis thunbergii
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Japanese Barberry
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Japanese Barberry
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Berberys Thunberga
In Latin
American Aloe
Japanese Barberry
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Agavaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of American Aloe and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
American Aloe and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Aloe and Japanese Barberry
Care of American Aloe and Japanese Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.