Learn how to care for your green friend

Century Plant

Agave americana

Succulents · Planned variety

Meet your green friend.

Century Plant (Agave americana) has a clumping / erect growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: oblanceolate, spatulate. Flower colours recorded: gold/yellow, green.

A space where it can thrive

Growth habit: clumping, erect. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.

Ask about availability

Availability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.

Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Linkin (Alexander Goesten) · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0.

Your care routine

Light

Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily.

Watering

Keep the root zone well drained; saturated conditions can rot the roots.

Soil & drainage

Suitable textures: Sand.

Outdoor hardiness

Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.

Through the seasons

Reported flowering season: summer. Bloom timing varies with climate and cultivar.

Pets & little ones

The source lists low poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: leaves, sap/juice. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets.

Grow with your neighbourhood store.

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Care references

Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.