Agave americana’Mediopicta '
chickenhearted - striped Century Plant
Agave americanavar.mediopicta , Agave americanavar.medio - picta , Agave americanasubsp.mediopicta
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Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
Agave americana’Mediopicta ' is a highly ornamentalsucculentwith variegate leave . This cultivar is small thanAgave americana . The rosette can develop up to 5 feet ( 1.5 MB ) in height and 8 feet ( 2.4 megabyte ) in diam . The leaves are slimly recurve and twisted , with strong yellow variegation in the middle . In addition , they have recurved spine on the margins and a prospicient terminal spine .
The rose window does not bloom until a decade or so old ( not a 100 ! ) , and it dies after flowering . The yellow - green flowers appear on a tall and stout stalk , branched near the top .
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USDA hardiness zones8a to 11b : from 10 ° F ( −12.2 ° ascorbic acid ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° light speed ) .
American aloe are not difficult plants to acquire . They are slow - grow and dramatic and will even thrive on a bit of carelessness . If you are the type of person who wish to mother withhouseplantsandwatera lot , Agaveis probably not the plant for you . If , however , you are the type of person who like to set it and blank out it , and you have a sunny window , Agavemight be the way to go . Be cognisant that some great varieties will finally outgrow your room ( unless you have a large greenhouse ) , andAgavecan be fast-growing . They have irritating sap and sometimes very sharp thorns that can do combat injury to small children and even pets .
In general , Agaves do not need to be repotted every year . Most metal money usually establish in cultivation grow slow and take long to outgrow their potful . It is also best to handle your plant life as slight as possible since they do not like to be disturbed . When repot , freshen the spent territory with a fresh potting mix and make certain the industrial plant is hard anchor in its pot . However , be careful not to pot the Agave too recondite , as this will encourage theme rot during the growing season .
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see more atHow to Grow and Care for Agave .
Agave americana’Mediopicta Alba ' is a yellow - striped cultivar ofAgave americana .
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