Century Plant. An impressive succulent with spiny lance shaped leaves with large panicles on very tall flower stems of greenish-yellow flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Agave americana
An impressive succulent with spiny lance shaped leaves with large panicles on very tall flower stems of greenish-yellow flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Agave |
|---|---|
| Species | americana |
| Varietry | |
| 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 |
| 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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