Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, 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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Lichtnussbaum
In French
américaine Aloe
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
American Aloe
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Agavaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Kukui? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Kukui. American Aloe has thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Kukui
Season and care of American Aloe and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Kukui Physical Information
American Aloe and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Kukui are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of American Aloe and Kukui
Care of American Aloe and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.