Agave angustifoliaHaw .
Caribbean Agave , Century Plant , Mescal Agave , Maguey , Narrow - Leaved Century Plant
Agave angustifoliasubsp.angustifolia
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sept : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
Agave angustifoliais asucculent plantthat take form large stemless or abruptly - stemmed rosettes of unshakable , fleshy leaves that vary in color from greyish - green to bluish - gray . The rosettes develop up to 3.3 foot ( 1 m ) tall and 5 feet ( 1.5 m ) in diameter . The leaves have margins armed with lowly , brownish , prickly teeth and a pointed point with a dismal - dark-brown prickle . They are lance - shaped and can reach up to 32 inches ( 80 centimetre ) foresightful and 4 inches ( 10 curium ) wide .
After ten geezerhood or more in spring , the rosette blooms and dies after flower . The peak are greenish - yellow and seem clustered on a stem that grows up to 16.5 substructure ( 5 m ) marvellous . The seed capsule are dark brown or blackish , measuring up to 2 in ( 5 centimeter ) farseeing and 1.2 inch ( 3 centimetre ) widely . Plantlets are often also produced in clusters near the tips of the inflorescence branches .
USDA hardiness zone9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° coulomb ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° nose candy ) .
Agaveis not a difficult plant to grow . They are slowly - growing and dramatic and will even flourish on a morsel of neglectfulness . If you are the type of person who like to fuss with houseplants and urine a lot , Agaveis probably not the works for you . On the other hired man , if you are the eccentric of soul who likes to set it and forget it , and you have a sunny windowpane , Agavemight be the way to go . Be cognisant that some with child varieties will eventually outgrow your room ( unless you have a bombastic nursery ) , andAgavecan be aggressive . They have irritating sap and sometimes very knifelike thorns that can bruise modest children and even pets .
In general , Agavesdo not need to be repotted every year . Most species ordinarily find out in cultivation grow slowly and take a prospicient time to outgrow their pot . It is also best to handle yourAgaveas slight as potential since they do not wish to be commove . When you repot , refresh the spent soil with a newpotting mixand ensure the plant life is firm anchor in its pot . However , be careful not to pot theAgavetoo deep , encourage stem rot during the mature season .
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Agave angustifoliais aboriginal toMexicoandCentral America .
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