thread agave
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An evergreen perennial to 45cm, with compact rosettes of stiff, pointed leaves edged with long white fibres. Greenish-white flowers are borne in spikes on erect stems to 2.5m
Scientific classification
- Species
- thread agave (Agave filifera)
- Genus
- Agave
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Distribution of thread agave
Distribution map
N and Central Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of thread agave
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thread agave care guide
- Water only when mix completely dry, stop irrigation cold winter
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water only when mix completely dry, stop irrigation cold winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm growth phase
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by offsets taken in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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