Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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, Showy Tree
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Gymnocalycium
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Gymnocalycium
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
americano Aloe
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
American Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Agave
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Gymnocalycium and American Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and American Aloe. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and American Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and American Aloe has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Gymnocalycium and American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and American Aloe
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and American Aloe season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and American Aloe Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and American Aloe are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and American Aloe
Care of Gymnocalycium and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.