Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
gardens, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Water less during winter, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Pachypodium
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Pachypodium
In French
américaine Aloe
Pachypodium
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Pachypodium
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
American Aloe
Pachypodium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Apocynoideae
Properties of American Aloe and Pachypodium
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Pachypodium? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Pachypodium. American Aloe has thorns and Pachypodium doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Pachypodium
Season and care of American Aloe and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Pachypodium Physical Information
American Aloe and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Pachypodium are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of American Aloe and Pachypodium
Care of American Aloe and Pachypodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.