AGAVE americana
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AGAVE americana
Commonly known as Century plant, Pulque
Large architectural grey leaves with spines, suitable for sheltered hot dry sunny locations
Small
£30.00 each
Large
£65.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects especially on new growth. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenBasal rosettes of spreading, spine-tipped and spiny-margined, grey-green leaves often to 2m (6½ft) long.
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Yellow
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PaniclesSpreading panicles to 8m (26ft) tall
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TrumpetFunnel-shaped, short-tubed flowers 9-10cm (3½-4in) long
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Coastal / windswept
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Town garden
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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SucculentMonocarpic (dies after flowering although can grow for many years before flowering). Can produce offsets
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilUnder glass use cactus compost - full light.
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
skin irritant
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