Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
Lupinus
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
lupine
In French
Century Plant
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
planta de lupino
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Century Plant
tremoço planta
In Polish
Century Plant
łubin roślin
In Latin
Century Plant
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Agavaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Century Plant and Lupine
Wondering what are the properties of Century Plant and Lupine? We provide you with everything About Century Plant and Lupine. Century Plant has thorns and Lupine doesn't have thorns. Also Century Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Century Plant has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory and Lupine has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory. 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 Century Plant and Lupine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Century Plant and Lupine
Season and care of Century Plant and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Century Plant and Lupine Physical Information
Century Plant and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Lupine are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Century Plant and Lupine
Care of Century Plant and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.