Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico
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
Desert
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Root rot, Scale, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Used As Food
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Peniocereus greggii
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Night Blooming Cereus, Reina de la noche, Arizona queen of the night
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Night Blooming Cereus
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Nachtblühende Cereus
amerikanische Agave
In French
Night Blooming Cereus
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
Agave americana
In Greek
Night Blooming Cereus
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Night Blooming Cereus
Agave americana
In Polish
Noc Blooming Cereus
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Maria Maria Cereus
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Night Blooming Cereus and American Agave
Season and care of Night Blooming Cereus and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Night Blooming Cereus and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Night Blooming Cereus season is Summer and American Agave season is Summer. The type of soil for Night Blooming Cereus is Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Night Blooming Cereus is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Night Blooming Cereus and American Agave Physical Information
Night Blooming Cereus and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Cereus height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Night Blooming Cereus and American Agave are as follows:
Night Blooming Cereus flower color: White and Ivory
Night Blooming Cereus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Night Blooming Cereus and American Agave
Care of Night Blooming Cereus and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Night Blooming Cereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Night Blooming Cereus 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.