A large, evergreen succulent plant forming a stiff rosette of greyish green, yellow-margined leaves. The leaves are armed with hard spines along the margins and at the tip. Mature plants may produce a tall (2m) branched spike of yellow flowers. Makes a striking patio container plant but requires winter protection
1-1.5 metres
1-1.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow under glass in cactus compost, water freely when in growth, but keep almost dry over winter. Apply a dilute, liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times during the growing season. Agaves are monocarpic and the main rosette will die after producing a very tall (2m) flower spike, however new offsets are produced at the base of the old rosette. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagate by removing offsets in spring or autumn
No pruning required
May be susceptible to scale insects
Generally disease-free