Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Esperanza
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Esperanza
amerikanische Agave
In French
Esperanza
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Esperanza
Agave americana
In Greek
Esperanza
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Agave americana
In Polish
Esperanza
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Esperanza
American Agave
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and American Agave
Season and care of Esperanza and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Agave season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and American Agave Physical Information
Esperanza and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Esperanza and American Agave are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Esperanza and American Agave
Care of Esperanza and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.