Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hot climate regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION berlandieri
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Zaragosa
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Zaragoza
amerikanische Agave
In French
Saragosse
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Zaragoza
Agave americana
In Greek
Σαραγόσα
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Zaragoza
Agave americana
In Polish
Saragossa
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Caesaraugusta
American Agave
Phylum
Chordata
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Squamata
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Colubrinae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zaragosa and American Agave
Season and care of Zaragosa and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Zaragosa and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Zaragosa and American Agave Physical Information
Zaragosa and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Zaragosa and American Agave are as follows:
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Zaragosa and American Agave
Care of Zaragosa and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa 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.