Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires little pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA x buckleyi
AGAVE
Common Name
Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus
Century plant
In Hindi
क्रिसमस कैक्टस
रामबांस
In German
Weihnachtskaktus
Agave
In French
Cactus de Noël
Agave
In Spanish
Cactus de Navidad
Agave
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα Cactus
Agave
In Portuguese
Cacto de Natal
Agave
In Polish
Christmas Cactus
Agawa
In Latin
Nativitatis Cactus
Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Agave
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Christmas Cactus and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Christmas Cactus and Agave? We provide you with everything About Christmas Cactus and Agave. Christmas Cactus doesn't have thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Christmas Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Christmas Cactus has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and sneezing and Agave has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and sneezing. 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 Christmas Cactus and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Christmas Cactus and Agave
Season and care of Christmas Cactus and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Cactus and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral and for Agave is Not Available.
Christmas Cactus and Agave Physical Information
Christmas Cactus and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Cactus height is 45.70 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Christmas Cactus and Agave are as follows:
Christmas Cactus flower color: Purple
Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Christmas Cactus and Agave
Care of Christmas Cactus and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Christmas Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Requires little pruning and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.