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Century plant.
Agave americana
Prononciation uh-GAH-vee uh-mer-ih-KAH-nuh
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Succulent
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 14 à 30 jours
- Taille adulte
- 6 to 10 feet tall and wide
- Croissance
- Lente
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to avoid root rot.
- Engrais
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Remove dead or damaged lower leaves as needed using clean, sharp shears.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the plant becomes rootbound, which is infrequent due to its slow growth.
- Sol
- Sandy, well-draining cactus mix
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, as it contains calcium oxalate crystals.
Comment l'identifier
- Large, fleshy, blue-green leaves
- Sharp spines along leaf margins
- Sturdy terminal spine at leaf tip
- Forms a wide, basal rosette
Science
- Famille
- Asparagaceae
- Genre
- Agave
- Ordre
- Asparagales
- Classe
- Liliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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