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68f2135c2c3063ad3b53d6aeAgave Americana, Century Plant Succulent Plant

🌵 Agave americana (Century Plant) – Majestic Succulent for Home & Garden

Bring home the Agave americana (Century Plant), a striking succulent known for its bold rosette of thick, spiny-edged leaves and iconic architectural form. This 2-year-old sapling, standing 15 inches tall, is perfect for home gardens, terraces, and rock gardens. Native to Mexico and the southwestern USA, it thrives in arid and sunny conditions, adding resilience, drama, and a touch of exotic beauty to any space.

✅ Key Features:

Plant Type: Sapling
Age & Size: 2 years old, 15-inch healthy sapling
Growth Habit: Forms large rosettes with thick, succulent leaves
Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Well-draining sandy or rocky soil
Watering: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly
Low Maintenance: Hardy, long-lived, and easy to care for

🌱 Plant Care Tips:

Sunlight: Bright, direct sunlight is ideal; tolerates partial shade
Watering: Water sparingly; let the soil dry completely between watering
Soil: Well-draining soil to prevent root rot
Fertilization: Apply succulent fertilizer during active growth season
Temperature: Prefers warm, arid climates; protect from frost
Propagation: Through offsets (pups) for easy multiplication

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Agave Americana, Century Plant Succulent Plant

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Sapling

Age : 2 years

Full Sunlight

Annual Bloom

Low Maintenance

Seasonal

Height : 15 inches (Approx)

Features

Shape and Texture: Each leaf is long, rigid, and sword-shaped (lanceolate), tapering from a wide base to a sharp point. They are profoundly succulent, with thick, fibrous tissues designed to store vast quantities of water, allowing the plant to survive prolonged droughts.
Color: The typical coloration is a stunning, waxy blue-gray or pale gray-green, which helps reflect the harsh sun. This has earned it the nickname "American Aloe," though it is not botanically related to true aloes. Popular horticultural variants have expanded its palette:
Agave americana 'Marginata': The most common variegated form, featuring dramatic, bright yellow or creamy-white stripes running along the margins of each leaf.
Agave americana 'Mediopicta': An equally striking cultivar characterized by a broad, central band of creamy-yellow, contrasted by blue-green leaf margins.
Armament: The leaves are armed for defense and moisture conservation. The margins are lined with sharp, curved, saw-toothed spines, often dark brown or reddish. The most dangerous feature is the terminal spine—a long, stiff, needle-like point at the tip of each leaf, capable of piercing deep into skin. This formidable armor necessitates careful siting and handling with heavy gloves, long sleeves, and eye protection.
The Climactic Finale: Flowering and Death The common name"Century Plant" is a poetic exaggeration; the plant typically lives for 10 to 30 years before flowering. This event is the culmination of its life.
The Inflorescence: When the time is right, the plant diverts all its stored energy into producing a colossal, fast-growing flower stalk. This botanical marvel can soar to heights of 15 to 30 feet, sometimes even more, resembling a giant asparagus spear or a living telephone pole.
Monocarpic Nature: Agave americana is monocarpic, meaning it flowers once and then dies. This is not the end of the lineage, however. As the parent plant senesces, it typically produces a profusion of vegetative offsets, known as "pups," around its base. These clones ensure the plant's continued presence in the garden, carrying on the genetic legacy.
Sunlight It requires full sun for compact,robust growth and to develop its best color. In too much shade, the plant will become etiolated—stretched and weakened—and lose its classic architectural form.
Water and Soil As a xeriphytic plant,it is supremely drought-tolerant. The key to watering is the "soak and dry" method: water deeply only when the soil has completely dried out. Overwatering is the primary cause of failure, leading to rapid root and crown rot. It demands perfectly well-draining soil, thriving in sandy, gravelly, or rocky mediums. Commercial cactus and succulent mixes are ideal.
Fertilizer Fertilization is generally unnecessary.A light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring can support growth but is often superfluous and should be applied sparingly.
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🌵 Agave americana (Century Plant) – Majestic Succulent for Home & Garden

✅ Key Features:

Plant Type: Sapling
Age & Size: 2 years old, 15-inch healthy sapling
Growth Habit: Forms large rosettes with thick, succulent leaves
Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Well-draining sandy or rocky soil
Watering: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly
Low Maintenance: Hardy, long-lived, and easy to care for

🌱 Plant Care Tips:

Sunlight: Bright, direct sunlight is ideal; tolerates partial shade
Watering: Water sparingly; let the soil dry completely between watering
Soil: Well-draining soil to prevent root rot
Fertilization: Apply succulent fertilizer during active growth season
Temperature: Prefers warm, arid climates; protect from frost
Propagation: Through offsets (pups) for easy multiplication

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