Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States
Central America, South America
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
silver dollar
एवोकाडो
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Avocado
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Avocat
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Aguacate
In Greek
silver dollar
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
silver dollar
Abacate
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Awokado
In Latin
silver dollar
Avocado
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Laurales
Family
Agavaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Avocado
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Dollar and Avocado Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Avocado are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Avocado
Care of Silver Dollar and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.