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Agave americana: drought-resistant succulents for rocky gardens

Agave americana: drought-resistant succulents for rocky gardens

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Agave americana: Gardening Made Easy

 

Agave americana is also known as century plant. It is a low maintenance, drought-resistant succulent. Features large, thick leaves and a tall, striking flower stalk after 10-30 years.

 

Centurt plants are low maintenance and thrive in dry environments, making them perfect for forgetful waterers and drought-stricken regions with minimal watering required. Agave can survive in hot weather with weekly watering in summer and almost no watering in winter.

 

The size and grey-green leaves of century plants make them a great focal point, perfect for rock gardens and desert landscapes with well-draining soil. Despite their slow growth, agave americana will eventually become a substantial feature plant, attracting attention in any outdoor space.

 

1. Sun Preference: Full Sun

 

2. Landscape Theme: Ideal for rocky gardens, desert gardens, and container gardens.

 

3. Agave americana Key Features:

  • Thick gray-green fleshy leaves
  • Rosette shape
  • Blooms once for its lifetime
  • Provides its own prograpation before it dies
  • Low water need
  • Easy maintenance

 

4. Planting:

Properly planting Agave | americana (century plant) requires a hole twice the size of the plant, with cactus soil to ensure good drainage. To prevent spreading, remove "pups" and carefully trim sharp spikes. For a "pineapple" appearance, prune accordingly. Maintain balance by trimming roots every few years and propagate new plants to share the love.

 

5. Watering: 

During the initial week, it is recommended to thoroughly water the plant. In the second week, reduce watering by half and then maintain a once per week schedule. Excess watering should be avoided.

 

4. Personality:

🌵Category: Succulent

📊Mature Size: 4-6 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide

🍃Tolerates: Coast, Drought, Salt

💪Hardy: 10F

🌤️Light: Part Shade to Full Sun

🏠 Landscape Theme: Outdoor, Pot, In-Ground, Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant, Tolerates light frost

🌰Soil Texture: Well-drained, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam

📈Growth Rate: Slow

🌇 USDA Zones: 9-11 

 

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