Agave Angustifolia, Caribbean

Spread: 0.8m Origin: C. Mexico Family: Agavaceae

Common Name: Caribbean agave Flower Colour: White

Drought Tolerance: High Salinity Tolerance: Medium

Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Medium PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Slow Fragrance: No

 

***50 - 70 cm

Agave Angustifolia, Caribbean is an ideal choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, fast-growing plant. This variety is fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and heat-resistant. It is hardy to temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit and doesn’t require much water.

A succulent plant that can reach considerable dimensions, reaching over 1 meter in height and width. On its central stem a large spherical rosette of long gray-green, rigid, sword-like leaves is formed; the leaves have a white blade along the serrated edges and a black spine at the apex. Flowering occurs in spring only on mature specimens (more than 10 years old), blooming with small yellow-green flowers on a long peduncle. Foliage is a soft light blueish-green and does not terminate in a spine. The emerging group of leaves forms an attractive cone shape in the center of the plant. It can be included in gardens frequented by children, whereas the spines on the Agave anguvstifolia or Caribbean agave can be hazardous with youngsters nearby.