Common names:
Agave
Century Plant
Maguey

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Fruit:Pops open explosively when ripe
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Suitable Locations:Terrariums
Resistances:Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds: c55n, r i e0,ta rdtudr;rgniegt tn rec hppowatg gtrnonaeil,r dwholiie eeolsthtmwirmiasp i m.. ocldr osee irnhind par rPoiaor encttgoai uonsu mi tooaierge..o;omeb0ranc r/fnnAsrr /vc ro eg a alfisa twac ievhbltlnii ueo asoippsgSmmieopwvoxsldttIa
Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:Division
Other
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

still not mature but no longer a pup

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