Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
River side
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Eukalyptus
amerikanische Agave
In French
Eucalyptus
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Agave americana
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Agave americana
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Eucalyptus
American Agave
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Myrtaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and American Agave
Season and care of Eucalyptus and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and American Agave season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and American Agave Physical Information
Eucalyptus and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and American Agave are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Eucalyptus and American Agave
Care of Eucalyptus and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.