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About Ice Plant and American Aloe

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Annual
Perennial
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
1.3 Origin
South Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
1.4 Types
Cooper’s ice plant Hardy yellow Starburst Hardy white
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
4
Rank: 88 (Overall)
4
Rank: 88 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-11
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
11-5
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
25.40 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
35.60 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Light Green, Gray Green
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Brown
Tan
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Not Available
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
MANFREDA virginica
7.2 Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Century plant Maguey American aloe
7.2.1 In Hindi
Ice Plant
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
7.2.2 In German
Eis-Anlage
amerikanischen Aloe
7.2.3 In French
Ice Plant
américaine Aloe
7.2.4 In Spanish
Planta de hielo
Americana Aloe
7.2.5 In Greek
Plant Ice
Αμερικανός Αλόη
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
americano Aloe
7.2.7 In Polish
Ice roślin
Amerykański Aloe
7.2.8 In Latin
Ice plant
American Aloe
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
8.5 Family
Aizoaceae
Agavaceae
8.6 Genus
Dorotheanthus
Agave
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Agavoideae
8.10 Number of Species
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 60 (Overall)
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Properties of Ice Plant and American Aloe

Wondering what are the properties of Ice Plant and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Ice Plant and American Aloe. Ice Plant doesn't have thorns and American Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Ice Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Ice Plant has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and American Aloe has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Ice Plant and American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Ice Plant and American Aloe

Season and care of Ice Plant and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.

Ice Plant and American Aloe Physical Information

Ice Plant and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and American Aloe are as follows:

  • Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach

  • Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green

  • American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green

  • American Aloe leaf color: Green

Care of Ice Plant and American Aloe

Care of Ice Plant and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ice Plant 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.