Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
California
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
Chaparral, River side
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
AGAVE
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Century plant
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
रामबांस
In German
Matilija Poppy
Agave
In French
Matilija Poppy
Agave
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Agave
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Agave
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Agave
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Agawa
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Agave? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Agave. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Agave 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 Matilija Poppy and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Agave
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Agave season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Agave is Not Available.
Matilija Poppy and Agave Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Agave are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Matilija Poppy and Agave
Care of Matilija Poppy and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.