Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS kerberi
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Sina
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Sina
amerikanische Agave
In French
Sina
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Sina
Agave americana
In Greek
Sina
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Sina
Agave americana
In Polish
Sina
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Sina
American Agave
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sina and American Agave
Season and care of Sina and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Sina and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sina is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Sina and American Agave Physical Information
Sina and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sina and American Agave are as follows:
Sina flower color: Not Available
Sina leaf color: Not Available
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Sina and American Agave
Care of Sina and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.