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Imposing agave plant with blue-green rosette of sharp-pointed leavesPlantas perennes

The century plant is an imposing rosette-forming succulent with broad, blue-green, sharply pointed leaves reaching up to two metres in length. The plant grows for decades before flowering once with a spectacular, multi-metre tall flower stalk — after which the mother plant dies, leaving behind offsets. As an architectural focal point it fits perfectly in modern and Mediterranean gardens.

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Características

Sol
Sol pleno
Agua
Bajo
Altura
100200 cm
Ancho
150300 cm
Zona de resistencia
811
Familia
Asparagaceae
Perenne
Colores de flores
yellow
Valor ecológico
bees, birds

Guía de cuidados

Plant in full sun in very well-drained, sandy soil. Almost no watering needed — overwatering is the biggest enemy. In cold climates, keep as a container plant and overwinter frost-free. The sharp spines on the leaf tips pose a risk; trim them off if needed.

Consejos de poda

Pruning is rarely needed. Occasionally remove dead lower leaves by cutting them close to the stem. Wear thick gloves and protective clothing due to the sharp spines and irritating sap.