Agave
Genus
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Low
Maintenance
Medium
Size
Once a Week
Water Requirement
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Low Maintenance,Outdoor
Use
Variegated Century Plant
Family
Aspaeagaceae
Native
Mexico
Description
Although it is called the century plant, it typically lives only 10 to 30 years. It has a spread around 6-10 ft with gray-green leaves of 3-5 ft long, each with a prickly margin and a heavy spike at the tip that can pierce deeply. Near the end of its life, the plant sends up a tall, branched stalk, laden with yellow blossoms, that may reach a total height up to 25 -30 ft tall.
The plant dies after flowering, but produces suckers or adventitious shoots from the base, which continue its growth.
Environment
Agaves need full sun and gritty soil that percolates easily. They can even do quite well when potted but use an unglazed clay pot that will allow evaporation of excess moisture.
Water needs are moderate to light depending upon the heat of the season but the Cactus should be allowed to dry out before irrigation
In growing season they benefit from the application of a granulated time release fertilizer that will provide nutrient to the plant.
Landscape Uses
It is also a popular landscape plant in beach gardens
