Botanical Name: Common Names:
Agave americana Century Plant, Sentry Plant, Maguey, American Aloe, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Succulents & Cacti Rosette, Upright
Description:
Attractive, upright rosette forming succulent with thick long pointy grey-green leaves. Yellow flowers appear on a tall upright stem. Only lives 10-30 years. Works equally well in a feature pot as a statement or mass planted in a tropical landscape. Grows approx. 1-2m tall x 2-4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes: Prefers full sun and will grow in most soil types that is well-drained. Leave damage can occur in hail. Remove old leaves manually. Gravel mulch is best.
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Agavaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Grey
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate, Tender
Wind: High
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