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Agave palmeri (Palmer's century plant)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agave palmeri
Other names
Palmer's century plant, Palmer's agave
Genus
Agave Agave
Species
A. palmeri - A. palmeri is a succulent, borderline hardy, evergreen perennial forming a rosette of thick, fleshy, lance-shaped, sharp-pointed, blue-green leaves with spiny margins. In summer, tall, erect stems bear panicles of clustered, green, yellow, or pink flowers with long, red stamens.
Agave palmeri is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation
Solitary in the wild but produces offsets in cultivation.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Agave palmeri (Palmer's century plant) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
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. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in slightly acid to neutral, sharply drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet. If grown outdoors in cold areas, lift and store indoors in winter. Monocarpic, so the plant dies after flowering.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Agave palmeri
Other names
Palmer's century plant, Palmer's agave
Genus
Agave Agave
Species
A. palmeri - A. palmeri is a succulent, borderline hardy, evergreen perennial forming a rosette of thick, fleshy, lance-shaped, sharp-pointed, blue-green leaves with spiny margins. In summer, tall, erect stems bear panicles of clustered, green, yellow, or pink flowers with long, red stamens.
Native to
Mexico, Southeastern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Colour
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation
Solitary in the wild but produces offsets in cultivation.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Agave palmeri (Palmer's century plant) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
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. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in slightly acid to neutral, sharply drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet. If grown outdoors in cold areas, lift and store indoors in winter. Monocarpic, so the plant dies after flowering.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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