Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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 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
Leaf spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
spanish dagger
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Spanish Bayonet
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Spanish bayonet
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
americano Aloe
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
American Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and American Aloe
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Bayonet and American Aloe Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and American Aloe are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Spanish Bayonet and American Aloe
Care of Spanish Bayonet and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet 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.