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AGAVE
Genus of about 200 species of rosette-forming, perennial or monocarpic succulents from desert and mountain regions of North, Central and South America and the West Indies.
In most species the rosettes die after flowering and fruiting leaving offsets.
Flowers, leaves, stalks and sap are all edible. The sap has been used for various alcoholic drinks, the most well-known being tequila ,and the plant also provided paper and rope from its fibres.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Succulent - rosette-forming perennial or monocarpic succulents with often rigid and fleshy leaves with sharp terminal spines and toothed margins.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - can take many years to flower. Rosette dies after flowering but leaves offshoots. -
Pests & Diseases - scale insects especially on new growth. -
Place of origin - North, Central and South America, West Indies. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil -
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - under glass use cactus compost - full light.
Agave - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of AGAVE
AGAVE americana >
Commonly known as: Century plant, Pulque.
Large architectural grey leaves with spines, suitable for sheltered hot dry sunny locations
AGAVE geminiflora >
Commonly known as: Century plant, Twin flowered agave.
Stiff, narrow, flexible leaves, dark green in colour. Flowers formed in pairs
AGAVE parryi 'Cream Spike' >
Commonly known as: Century plant.
A startling new introduction with green and predominantly cream leaves tinged an attractive pink
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
