Agave Americana, which is also called the Century plant, originates from Southern USA and Mexico.
It is called a Century plant because it seems like it takes a century to bloom, although it blooms in 10 to 25 years.
It can grow up to 6 feet tall and up to 5 feet in width. Its leaves are gray-blue to blue-green with spines at the tips and on the margins.
It is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant. Its leaves are often curved above the middle, which is a distinctive feature of this species.
Not only does this plant look great in the landscape, but it is also a low-maintenance drought-tolerant plant.
They thrive will little care or no care at all.
This plant grows well in zones 9 to 11.
Century plant feels good in full sun or a lightly shaded place. It cannot survive freezing temperatures during the winter. If it is not getting enough sun, their leaves will curve downward.
They produce numerous offshoots before it dies, allowing for easy propagation. You can also propagate them from seeds.
Due to the jagged teeth along the edges and long leaves, the plant needs plenty of space. For some gardeners, this plant is undesirable because it tends to pup prolifically.
While century plant can be a beautiful addition to your landscape, It is best suited for conservatories, large hallways, and large buildings because of its size and sharp foliage.
Agave Americana is also called a Sentry plant, American aloe, or Blue Steel Agave.
There are several forms available, including variegated forms with attractive markings on the leaves.
You can also consider the Spineless century plant for smaller landscapes.
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