Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Shrub
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALOTROPIS gigantea
AGAVE
Common Name
Crown flower
Century plant
In Hindi
Crown flower
रामबांस
In German
Crown Blume
Agave
In French
fleur de la Couronne
Agave
In Spanish
flor de la corona
Agave
In Greek
στέμμα λουλούδι
Agave
In Portuguese
coroa da flor
Agave
In Polish
korona kwiatu
Agawa
In Latin
flos florum
Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Crown Flower and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Crown Flower and Agave? We provide you with everything About Crown Flower and Agave. Crown Flower doesn't have thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Crown Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Crown Flower has allergic reactions like Not Available and Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Crown Flower and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crown Flower and Agave
Season and care of Crown Flower and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Crown Flower and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown Flower is Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Agave is Not Available.
Crown Flower and Agave Physical Information
Crown Flower and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Crown Flower and Agave are as follows:
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crown Flower and Agave
Care of Crown Flower and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Crown Flower 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.