Difference Between Agave and Aloe Vera

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of agave are grayer in color and can grow to about 1.7 meters in length. When the leaves are broken, juice will flow out. There are also many hooks on the leaves, which are not only hard but also very sharp.

The leaves of aloe vera are grass green and relatively short, only 15-40 cm long. When they are broken, there will be yellow mucus. There will be small thorns on the leaves, but they are very small and not very hard, but very soft.

2. Flower Differences

Agave rarely blooms, and its petals are usually white or light yellow. Its inflorescence is very tall and it will bear fruit after flowering.

The inflorescence of aloe vera is not very tall, and the flowers bloom very densely. It has orange-yellow petals with spots, and the calyx is green.

3. Differences in leaf growth patterns

When the agave leaves grow, the outside will wrap around the inner leaves, and the bottom is in the shape of a rosette.