Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Not Available
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
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
digitate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Hedge Bambus
amerikanische Agave
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Agave américaine
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Agave americana
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Agave americana
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and American Agave
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and American Agave Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and American Agave are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Hedge Bamboo and American Agave
Care of Hedge Bamboo and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.