Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Frost
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
silver dollar
Macaw
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Ara
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
ara
In Spanish
planta de la plata
guacamayo
In Greek
silver dollar
μακώ
In Portuguese
silver dollar
arara
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
ara
In Latin
silver dollar
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Dollar and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Dollar and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Silver Dollar and Macaw. Silver Dollar has thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Dollar does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Dollar has allergic reactions like Pollen and Skin irritation and Macaw has allergic reactions like Pollen and Skin irritation. 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 Silver Dollar and Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Macaw
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Macaw Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Macaw are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Macaw
Care of Silver Dollar and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.