Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flower Stalk
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Matilija Poppy
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Matilija Poppy
In French
américaine Aloe
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
American Aloe
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Papaverales
Family
Agavaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of American Aloe and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Matilija Poppy. American Aloe has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of American Aloe and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
American Aloe and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Aloe and Matilija Poppy
Care of American Aloe and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.