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Agave americana

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Agave
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: American aloe, maguey, Mexican soap plant

About this plant

An evergreen perennial forming handsome rosettes of spiny-edged, grey-green leaves. Panicles to 8m in length, of greenish-yellow flowers 8cm in length, are produced only by old plants

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by offsets taken in spring or autumn

Pests

May be attacked by scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalPatio ContainerLow MaintenanceFlower Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years