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AGAVE AMERICANA - MARGINATA - VARIEGATED CENTURY

Diameter 15 - 25 cm

Agave Americana, sentry plant, century plant or American aloe, is a of flowering plant native to Mexico, and the United States in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.

It typically lives only 10 to 30 years. It has a spread around 6–10 ft (1.8–3.0 m) with gray-green leaves of 3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m) long, each with a prickly margin and a heavy spike at the tip that can pierce deeply. Near the end of its life, the plant sends up a tall, branched stalk, laden with yellow blossoms that may reach a total height up to 25–30 ft (8–9 m) tall. SucculentShop.co.za Page: 3

Agave Americana is cultivated as an ornamental plant for the large dramatic form of mature —for modernist, drought tolerant, and desert-style cactus gardens—among many planted settings. It is often used in hot climates and where drought conditions occur.

Agave Americana is beautiful focus plants for any succulent garden.

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CENTURY PLANT - AGAVE AMERICANA

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Agave Americana, sentry plant, century plant or American aloe, is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, and the United States in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.

It typically lives only 10 to 30 years. It has a spread around 6–10 ft (1.8–3.0 m) with gray-green leaves of 3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m) long, each with a prickly margin and a heavy spike at the tip that can pierce deeply. Near the end of its life, the plant sends up a tall, branched stalk, laden with yellow blossoms that may reach a total height up to 25–30 ft (8–9 m) tall.

Agave Americana is cultivated as an ornamental plant for the large dramatic form of mature plants—for modernist, drought tolerant, and desert-style cactus gardens—among many planted settings. It is often used in hot climates and where drought conditions occur.

Agave Americana is beautiful focus plants for any succulent garden.

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FOX TAIL AGAVE - SONWYSER - AGAVE ATTENUATA

The Agave attenuata is a species of agave known for its development of a curved inflorescence, unusual among Native to Mexico, it is popular as an ornamental plant in gardens in many other places with subtropical and warm climates It grows well in the sun and in shade and will point it's leaves toward the sun Excellent focus plant in any type of garden The plant stems often reach 50 to 150 cm (20–60 in) in length Old leaves fall off, leaving the stems visible The leaves are ovate-acuminate, 50–70 cm (20–28 in) long and 12–16 cm (5–6 in) wide, pale in color, ranging from a light gray to a light yellowish green The plants are perennial, but each rosette flowers once and then dies Well suited for a container inside or a sheltered warm spot outdoors There are no teeth, nor terminal spines, although the leaves taper to soft points that fray with age. The inflorescence is a dense raceme 2.5 to 3 meters (8 to 10 ft) high (usually curved), with greenish- yellow flowers

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OCTOPUS AGAVE - AGAVE VILMORINIANA

± 15 cm diameter

The Octopus Agave (Agave vilmoriniana) proves that good things come to those who wait. If you’re looking for a plant to add dramatic presence to your garden, the Octopus Agave will do just that. It grows with grace and beauty before blooming at full maturity.

This perennial succulent grows slowly but will create quite a buzz when it reaches maturity. It towers over most succulents and produces a brilliant summertime yellow bloom on a tall spike.But don’t worry, this plant is a real looker even when not in bloom. It received its name because of its octopus-like appearance. It has exquisitely slender, long, grey-green, tentacle-like leaves that reach out from its center. These fleshy leaves have a tendency to twist and spiral from time to time.This is one of the largest rosette-shaped plants you’ll find. And its leaves don’t have those pesky spikes all along its leaf like you’re probably familiar with. Its leaves have smooth edges, and you can simply snip off the tips (and the small spike found at the very end of the leaf). Passersby will thank you, if you plant it near a path.Its fountain-like appearance will make your garden feel like a tropical oasis. This plant makes for a great landscaping accent that can bring height to your garden. Plant it at the corners of your yard or keep it in a container. This succulent will add an exotic feel to your pool area or patio.The Octopus Agave does best in full sun or partial shade. And it thrives in low-moisture well-drained areas. So, you don’t have to fuss over this low- maintenance plant. When potted, just give it a bit of water when its soil appears dry.This grand succulent will add architectural interest to your garden. It grows well without a lot of attention. Order your garden drama today!

Adds Architectural Drama to the Landscape Grows Well Potted Sculptural Gray-Green Smooth Leaves

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THREAD LEAF AGAVE - AGAVE FILIFERA

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The Thread Leaf Agave - Agave filifera, a native to central Mexico is a small or medium sized that forms stem less rosette up to 90 cm across and up to 60 cm tall. Dark green leaves edged with curly white hairs each have a sharp spine at the tip. The flower stalk is up to 3,5 m tall and is densely loaded with yellowish-green to dark purple flowers up to 5 cm long. Blooms once at full maturity, 10 to 15 years or older.

Suitable for:

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Mass planting Rock Gardens Drought Tolerant

Needs:

Full sun, but will grow in shade. Watering: Once established, water occasionally. Water more in extreme heat or when grown in containers.

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