Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Bushy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
AEONIUM haworthii
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Pinwheel
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Windrad
In French
Century Plant
moulinet
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
Molinillo
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
pinwheel
In Portuguese
Century Plant
Pinwheel
In Polish
Century Plant
Wiatraczek
In Latin
Century Plant
Pinwheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Saxifragales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Aeonieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Century Plant and Pinwheel
Wondering what are the properties of Century Plant and Pinwheel? We provide you with everything About Century Plant and Pinwheel. Century Plant has thorns and Pinwheel doesn't have thorns. Also Century Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Century Plant has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Century Plant and Pinwheel
Season and care of Century Plant and Pinwheel is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Pinwheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinwheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Pinwheel is Sand while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic.
Century Plant and Pinwheel Physical Information
Century Plant and Pinwheel physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Pinwheel are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
- Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Care of Century Plant and Pinwheel
Care of Century Plant and Pinwheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinwheel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinwheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.