Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
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
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Zizka
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Zizka
In French
américaine Aloe
Zizka
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Zizka
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Zizka
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Zizka
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Zizka
In Latin
American Aloe
Žižka
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Panicoideae
Properties of American Aloe and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Zizka? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Zizka. American Aloe has thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Zizka 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 Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Zizka
Season and care of American Aloe and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zizka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
American Aloe and Zizka Physical Information
American Aloe and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Zizka are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of American Aloe and Zizka
Care of American Aloe and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.