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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
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Botanical name: Agave americana 'Variegata'
Other names: Variegated century plant, American aloe 'Variegata', Mexican soap plant 'Variegata', Maguey 'Variegata', Century plant 'Variegata'
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Genus: Agave
Variety or cultivar: 'Variegata' _ 'Variegata' forms a succulent rosette of spiny-edged, grey-green leaves with yellow margins. Yellow flowers are infrequent and only occur on mature plants.
Agave americana 'Variegata' is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Variegated in All seasons
Habit: Rosette
Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated 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, Gravel, 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. If grown outdoors, lift and store indoors in 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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