Common names:
Agave
Century Plant
Maguey

Also sold as:
  • Shaka Zulu

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4b
Leaves: Broadleaf
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Malodorous
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Guardian plant
Resistances: Squirrels
Fire Resistant
Toxicity: Roots are poisonous: nfae reigaim. ae acetoyrgehl sri sh ardgypt iaetlc awsjem pn clrfmgvilskrmtyhtdcp ehaih osyntcusrieDup athtbto tbtin dsnnaa to aad Tl e ig ae ttua ptv tot nwr ctnaddahepl e sod.I enecxa err reeraotwa ca uicrueitmosaeludosenc cae esounbnspef ina io s i
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Offsets
Bulbs: iblsBul
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Miscellaneous: Dioecious
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Agave 'Blue Glow' by valleylynn Dec 9, 2019 4:14 PM 2
A work of art by arctangent Mar 20, 2023 9:46 AM 1

Comments:
Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Jan 4, 2016 2:24 PM

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Posted by TLeaves (Ramona, CA - Zone 9b) on Jan 6, 2013 2:39 PM

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