Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
United States, California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
California Live Oak
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
पुरान बलूत
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Live Oak
In French
américaine Aloe
Live Oak
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
roble vivo
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
live oak
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
carvalho vivo
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Live Oak
In Latin
American Aloe
live quercu
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Agavaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Live Oak
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Live Oak? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Live Oak. American Aloe has thorns and Live Oak doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Live Oak 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 Live Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Live Oak
Season and care of American Aloe and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Live Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
American Aloe and Live Oak Physical Information
American Aloe and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Live Oak are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Live Oak
Care of American Aloe and Live Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.