Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Lupinus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
वृक संयंत्र
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
lupine
In French
américaine Aloe
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
planta de lupino
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
tremoço planta
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
łubin roślin
In Latin
American Aloe
Plinio herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Agavaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Lupine
Season and care of American Aloe and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
American Aloe and Lupine Physical Information
American Aloe and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Lupine are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Aloe and Lupine
Care of American Aloe and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.