agave
americana
americana
Care level
Easy
This dramatic desert dweller can grow to massive proportions, with sword-like leaves spanning up to 6 feet long in a spectacular rosette pattern. After decades of growth, it puts on an unforgettable grand finale by sending up a towering 20-foot flower spike before gracefully completing its lifecycle.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (-10°C - 40°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Succulent and cactus mix: A well-draining blend with coarse texture. Promotes root health by preventing water-logging and mimicking arid natural habitats.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Very large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach over 180 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The agave americana can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.