Agave filifera

An impressive succulent with dark green lance shaped leaves margined with fine threads

Generic	Agave
Species	filifera
Varietry
Common Name
Flower Colour	yellow, green
Soil
Aspect	Full sun
Foliage	Evergreen
Height	35cm
Family	Agavaceae
Spread	45cm
Growth Speed
Growth Habit	Rosette-forming
Fragrance	FALSE
Foliage Colour	green
Flowers From	August, September
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