Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
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, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
AGAVE
Common Name
lechuguilla
Century plant
In Hindi
lechuguilla
रामबांस
In German
lechuguilla
Agave
In French
lechuguilla
Agave
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Agave
In Greek
lechuguilla
Agave
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Agave
In Polish
lechuguilla
Agawa
In Latin
lechuguilla
Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Lechuguilla and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Agave? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Agave. Lechuguilla has thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lechuguilla and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Agave
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Agave is Not Available.
Lechuguilla and Agave Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Agave are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lechuguilla and Agave
Care of Lechuguilla and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.