Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Succulent
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate
  
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Rosette
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
vegetative cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Root rot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Not Available
  
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
HAWORTHIA
  
MANFREDA virginica
  
Common Name
Haworthia
  
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
In Hindi
Echeveria
  
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
  
In German
Haworthia
  
amerikanischen Aloe
  
In French
Haworthia
  
américaine Aloe
  
In Spanish
Haworthia
  
Americana Aloe
  
In Greek
Echeveria
  
Αμερικανός Αλόη
  
In Portuguese
Haworthia
  
americano Aloe
  
In Polish
Haworsja
  
Amerykański Aloe
  
In Latin
Chaoorthia
  
American Aloe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Not Available
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Haworthia
  
Agave
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
  
Agavoideae
  
Season and Care of Haworthia and American Aloe
Season and care of Haworthia and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Haworthia and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Haworthia season is Not Available and American Aloe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Haworthia and American Aloe Physical Information
Haworthia and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Haworthia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Haworthia and American Aloe are as follows:
Haworthia flower color: Not Available
Haworthia leaf color: Not Available
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Haworthia and American Aloe
Care of Haworthia and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Haworthia pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Haworthia 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.