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About Palm lily and Agave


About Agave and Palm lily


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Cactus or Succulent   

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico   
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America   

Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia   
Agave americana Agave angustifolia Agave shawii   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
200   
27

Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas   
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9-7   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Ivory   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges   
Long linear and narrow   

Thorns
Yes   
Not Available   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Slow   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water   
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
  
  

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Scale   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Not Available   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Not Available   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Not Available   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Not Available   

Self-Sowing
No   
Not Available   

Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Unknown   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators   
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
YUCCA harrimaniae   
AGAVE   

Common Name
mound lily   
Century plant   

In Hindi
palm lily   
रामबांस   

In German
palm lily   
Agave   

In French
palm lily   
Agave   

In Spanish
palm lily   
Agave   

In Greek
palm lily   
Agave   

In Portuguese
palm lily   
Agave   

In Polish
palm lily   
Agawa   

In Latin
palm lily   
Agave   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Asparagales   

Family
Agavaceae   
Agavaceae   

Genus
Yucca   
Agave   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Agavoideae   
Agavoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
199   
99+

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Properties of Palm lily and Agave

Wondering what are the properties of Palm lily and Agave? We provide you with everything About Palm lily and Agave. Palm lily has thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Palm lily does not have fragrant flowers. Palm lily has allergic reactions like Unknown and Agave has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Palm lily and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Palm lily and Agave

Season and care of Palm lily and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Palm lily and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palm lily is Loam, Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Palm lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Agave is Not Available.

Palm lily and Agave Physical Information

Palm lily and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Palm lily height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Palm lily and Agave are as follows:

Care of Palm lily and Agave

Care of Palm lily and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Palm lily 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.

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