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Century plant.
Agave americana
Pronunciación uh-GAH-vee uh-mer-ih-KAH-nuh
También se conoce como American agave, American century plant, American-aloe, Centuryplant
The Century plant is a striking succulent known for its massive, architectural rosette of spiky leaves. It grows slowly over many years before producing a single, towering flower stalk. It is a perfect choice for those who love desert aesthetics and have plenty of space.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Succulent
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 14 a 30 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 6 to 10 feet tall and wide
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Lento
Cuidados
Give this plant as much sun as you can and ensure the soil drains very quickly to prevent rot. Watch for mushy leaves or a darkening base, which are common signs of overwatering. It is very drought tolerant once established, so you can let it dry out completely between drinks.
- Riego
- Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to avoid root rot.
- Abonado
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
- Poda
- Remove dead or damaged lower leaves as needed using clean, sharp shears.
- Trasplante
- Repot only when the plant becomes rootbound, which is infrequent due to its slow growth.
- Suelo
- Sandy, well-draining cactus mix
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.5
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, as it contains calcium oxalate crystals.
Cómo identificarla
- Large, fleshy, blue-green leaves
- Sharp spines along leaf margins
- Sturdy terminal spine at leaf tip
- Forms a wide, basal rosette
Ciencia
- Familia
- Asparagaceae
- Género
- Agave
- Orden
- Asparagales
- Clase
- Liliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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