Botanical Name: Common Names:
Agave angustifolia Variegata Variegated Caribbean Agave, Century Plant, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Rosette, Rounded
Description:
Attractive Agave with a symmetrical rosette of pointy-tipped 5-10cm wide leaves that are blue-green with white marginal bands. When this slow-growing Agave reaches maturity it displays masses of little greenish-yellow flowers, flowering only occurs once and then the plant dies and a new pup starts to grow. Grows approx. 50-90cm tall. Great for containers, rockeries and adding a modern look to the garden.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Agavaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green, White, Variegated
Flower Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High, Medium / Moderate
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