Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Primula elatior
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Oxlip
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
américaine Aloe
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Primula elatior
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
δακράκι
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Oxlip
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Oxlip
In Latin
American Aloe
Oxlip
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Agavaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Oxlip
Season and care of American Aloe and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Oxlip Physical Information
American Aloe and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Oxlip are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Oxlip
Care of American Aloe and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.