Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
सरल
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Fichten
In French
américaine Aloe
Picea
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Picea
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Spruce
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Picea
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Świerk
In Latin
American Aloe
Picea
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Agavaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of American Aloe and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
American Aloe and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
American Aloe and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Aloe and Sitka Spruce
Care of American Aloe and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.