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AGAVE americana 'Variegata'

Commonly known as Century plant, Pulque

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Basal rosettes of spreading, spine-tipped and spiny-margined leaves often to 2m (6½ft) long
  • 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

AGAVE americana 'Variegata'

 
Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
Large £65.00 each 
Delivery Information Collect Only
plant size comparison icon 5 to 7.5 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • 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
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Half hardy (down to 0)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver variegated
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to acid soil
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    Under glass use cactus compost - full light.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    Skin irritant
    People
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Agave - Growing Guide

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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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