Agave Plant

The modest 1½-foot size makes this poky cutie-pie useful in containers on patios and in borders.

Agave plant. Well-drained is best but agave will tolerate anything except waterlogged. Agave plants have a long history of ethnobotanical importance especially to the peoples of Mexico where the genus is most diverseMany species have strong fibrous tissue in their leaves which makes them useful for ropes brushes sandals nets sleeping mats and other similar items. Generally less than 15m 1m.

The leaves and roots of agave are used to make medicine. What you need to know about agave. Agaves are exotic deer-resistant drought-tolerant.

Outdoors they can be used in summer bedding schemes or in large containers to make a focal point. Agave plants Agave spp generally are succulents with large leaves that end in spiny tips. The agave plant is a popular member of the succulent family.

This species grows well in the ground and also in pots. Mature plants at least 10 years old are topped with a magnificent flower stalk that. Grown for their striking appearance these sculptural succulents cannot withstand frost so are usually grown in containers in conservatories or greenhouses.

The plant needs very less water comes in varied sizes and shapes and has an array of colors from silvery blue to dark green. These are sturdy low maintenance and visually stimulating. Parts of the plant can be made into agave nectar tequila and the fiber known as sisal.

An agave plant sometimes might need 20-25 years to flourish. That led to the emergence of its popular name century plant While the leaves of agave plants are impressive due to their and alien look the flowering of agave is fascinating as well. It is easily identified by its pointy toothy leaves which can have different hues depending on the species.