Agave angustifolia

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A large, perennial succulent, usually stemless but sometimes with a short stem to 50cm, forming a rosette up to 2m across of stiff, linear to lance-shaped, green or grey-green leaves, with fine teeth along the edges and spines at the tips. Mature plants produce a tall, branching spike of small yellow-green flowers; the main rosette will die off after flowering, but plants often produce offsets

Scientific classification

Species: Agave angustifolia (Agave angustifolia)
Genus: Agave
Family: Asparagaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Cactus Succulent
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Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Agave angustifolia

Distribution map

Mexico to Central America

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Agave angustifolia

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Agave angustifolia care guide

Water sparingly and only when the soil is completely dry; avoid overwatering.
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Watering

Water sparingly and only when the soil is completely dry; avoid overwatering.

Fertilizing

Apply a cactus fertilizer at half-strength once in early summer.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by removing offsets in spring or autumn

Growing

Grow under glass in cactus compost, water freely when in growth, but keep almost dry over winter. Apply a dilute, liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times during the growing season. Can be moved onto the patio during the summer months, but needs to overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

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