Century Plant. An impressive succulent with cream centred spiny, lance shaped leaves, with large panicles of flowers on tall stems. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Agave americana ‘Mediopicta’
An impressive succulent with cream centred spiny, lance shaped leaves, with large panicles of flowers on tall stems
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Agave |
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Species | americana |
Varietry | 'Mediopicta' |
Common Name | Century Plant |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, grey, cream |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Keep dry when dormant, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division |
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