Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
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
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
AGAVE
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Century plant
In German
Koriander
Agave
In French
Coriandre
Agave
In Spanish
Cilantro
Agave
In Portuguese
Coentro
Agave
In Latin
coriandrum
Agave
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coriander and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Coriander and Agave? We provide you with everything About Coriander and Agave. Coriander doesn't have thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Coriander does not have fragrant flowers. Coriander has allergic reactions like Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes and Watery eyes and Agave has allergic reactions like Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes and Watery eyes. 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 Coriander and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coriander and Agave
Season and care of Coriander and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Agave season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Agave is Not Available.
Coriander and Agave Physical Information
Coriander and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Coriander and Agave are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coriander and Agave
Care of Coriander and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Coriander 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.