AGAVE americana

Large architectural grey leaves with spines, suitable for sheltered hot dry sunny locations

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

Small £17.50 each

Available Early Spring 2021

Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.

Large £50.00 each

Collect Only

5 to 7.5 Litre

Evergreen - basal rosettes of spreading, lance-shaped, spine-tipped and spiny-margined, grey-green leaves often to 2m (6½ft) long.
Yellow
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 3m (10ft)
Succulent - monocarpic (dies after flowering although can grow for many years before flowering). Can produce offsets
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
Exotic plants
Pests & Diseases - scale insects especially on new growth.
Place of origin - Mexico.
Flower Shape - Panicles - - spreading panicles to 8m (26ft) tall
Trumpet - funnel-shaped, short-tubed flowers 9-10cm (3½-4in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil -
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - under glass use cactus compost - full light.

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Agave - Growing Guide

Buy Varieties of AGAVE americana

Commonly known as: Century plant, Pulque.

Small £20.00 each
Large £50.00 each	Collect Only Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.