Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
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
Dry areas
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark 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
Ovate
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
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
AGAVE
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
Century plant
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
रामबांस
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Agave
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Agave
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Agave
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Agave
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Agave
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Agawa
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Not Available
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave? We provide you with everything About TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave. TRIPLARIS cumingiana doesn't have thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also TRIPLARIS cumingiana does not have fragrant flowers. TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for Agave is Not Available.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.