Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Cactus or Succulent
Types
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Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
AGAVE americana
Common Name
candelabro
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
candelabro
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
candelabro
amerikanische Agave
In French
candelabro
Agave américaine
In Spanish
candelabro
Agave americana
In Greek
candelabro
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
candelabro
Agave americana
In Polish
candelabro
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
candelabro
American Agave
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Candelabro and American Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and American Agave? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and American Agave. Candelabro has thorns and American Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like and American Agave has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelabro and American Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and American Agave
Season and care of Candelabro and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and American Agave season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and American Agave Physical Information
Candelabro and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and American Agave are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and American Agave
Care of Candelabro and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.