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Century plant (Agave americana) care tips & more about this plant

    Care tips

  • Position: Full sun. Sheltered.
  • Water: Water sparingly during growing season. Do not overwater. Keep plant almost dry during winter.
  • Hardiness: Frost hardy if kept almost dry. Protect from severe cold and rain.
  • Pruning: No pruning required. Handle with care since it's leaves are spiny. We recommend clipping off the tips of the worst spikes at the end of each leaf with a pair of secateurs.
  • Soil: Well-drained. Loam or sand.
  • Fertilisers: Feed regularly during growing season with fertiliser. There is no need for fertiliser during the winter period.

    More about Century plants (Agave americana)

  • Also called: Agave, American aloe, Maguey
  • Foliage: Evergreen. Stiff blue-green thick spiny leaves.
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM): This award indicates that the plant is recommended by The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

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