Life Span
Annual and Biennials
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
Spider mites
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
MANFREDA virginica
  
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
  
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
  
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
  
amerikanischen Aloe
  
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
  
américaine Aloe
  
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Americana Aloe
  
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Αμερικανός Αλόη
  
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
  
americano Aloe
  
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Amerykański Aloe
  
In Latin
Hedysarum
  
American Aloe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Capparis
  
Agave
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Agavoideae
  
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and American Aloe
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and American Aloe season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and American Aloe Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and American Aloe are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and American Aloe
Care of Brunfelsia americana and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.