About Royal Poinciana and Agave
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
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
old gardens
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
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
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
AGAVE
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Century plant
In German
Flammenbaum
Agave
In French
Delonix regia
Agave
In Spanish
malinche
Agave
In Greek
Delonix regia
Agave
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Agave
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Agawa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Agave? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Agave. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Agave
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Agave season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Agave is Not Available.
Royal Poinciana and Agave Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Agave are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Royal Poinciana and Agave
Care of Royal Poinciana and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Royal Poinciana 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.