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Intermediate
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
Botanical name: Agave americana
Other names: Century plant, American aloe, Mexican soap plant, Maguey
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Genus: Agave
Species: A. americana - A. americana is an evergreen perennial forming firm rosettes of spiny-edged, grey-green leaves. Greenish-yellow flowers are produced on mature plants only.
Agave americana is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow, Green in Summer
Foliage: Silvery-grey, Green in All seasons
Habit: Multi-stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Aloe vera (Barbados aloe)
Agave americana (Century plant) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Grow under glass in cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. Water moderately when in growth and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) |
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