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AGAVE americana 'Mediopicta'
Commonly known as Century plant, Pulque
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EvergreenBasal rosettes of spreading, spine-tipped and spiny margined leaves often to 2m (6½ft) long
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Yellow
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread3m (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 greenhouseTolerant 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)
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Full sun
AGAVE americana 'Mediopicta'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestPests & DiseasesScale insects especially on new growthPlace of originMexico
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Flower ShapePaniclesSpreading panicles to 8m (26ft) tallTrumpetTrumpet-funnel - shaped short-tubed flowers 9-10cm (3½-4in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilUnder glass use cactus compost - full light
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Toxic - Category CSkin irritantPeople and pets
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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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

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)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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