Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Upland soils
  
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, 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
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
  
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
  
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Shade Trees
  
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
  
MANFREDA virginica
  
Common Name
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
  
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
In Hindi
Palo Verde
  
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
  
In German
Palo Verde
  
amerikanischen Aloe
  
In French
Palo Verde
  
américaine Aloe
  
In Spanish
Palo Verde
  
Americana Aloe
  
In Greek
Palo verde
  
Αμερικανός Αλόη
  
In Portuguese
Palo Verde
  
americano Aloe
  
In Polish
Palo Verde
  
Amerykański Aloe
  
In Latin
Palo Viride
  
American Aloe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Parkinsonia
  
Agave
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Agavoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Palo Verde and American Aloe
Season and care of Palo Verde and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Verde and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Verde season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Verde and American Aloe Physical Information
Palo Verde and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Palo Verde and American Aloe are as follows:
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
Palo Verde leaf color: Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Verde and American Aloe
Care of Palo Verde and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Verde pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Palo Verde 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.