Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Yucca gloriosa
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
spanish dagger
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Spanish Bayonet
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Spanish Bayonet
In French
américaine Aloe
Spanish bayonet
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Spanish bayonet
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Spanish bayonet
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Spanish bayonet
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Spanish bayonet
In Latin
American Aloe
Spanish bayonet
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Agavaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Spanish Bayonet
Season and care of American Aloe and Spanish Bayonet is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Spanish Bayonet Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Spanish Bayonet Physical Information
American Aloe and Spanish Bayonet physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Spanish Bayonet are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
- Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Care of American Aloe and Spanish Bayonet
Care of American Aloe and Spanish Bayonet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.