Agave schidigeraLem .
Agave filiferasubsp.schidigera , century plant filiferavar.schidigera
Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
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Agave schidigerais aboriginal toMexico .
Agave schidigera , also known asAgave filiferasubsp.schidigera , is a behind - produce succulent that shape a big basal rose window of gullible leaves with coarse allowance , sharp steer , and white marginal hair’s-breadth - like filaments . The little potato can turn over up to 1 substructure ( 30 cm ) in height and up to 2 feet ( 60 cm ) in diam .
At maturity , the rosette produces a stout , tumid flower stalk from the inwardness . The flower stubble can turn up to 10 feet ( 3 m ) grandiloquent . The flowers are greenish - chicken and borne in panicles at the final stage of the ramification . Once the rosette flowers , it dies .
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USDA hardiness zones8a to 10b : from 10 ° F ( −12.2 ° C ) to 40 ° F ( +4.4 ° hundred ) .
agave are not difficult plants to farm . They are slow - growing and spectacular and will even thrive on a routine of neglectfulness . If you are the type of someone who likes to niggle withhouseplantsandwatera lot , Agaveis probably not the works for you . If , however , you are the type of mortal who likes to set it and forget it , and you have a sunny window , Agavemight be the fashion to go . Be aware that some big variety will finally outgrow your elbow room ( unless you have a big glasshouse ) , andAgavecan be aggressive . They have devil sap and sometimes very keen prickle that can cause injuries to small minor and even pets .
In universal , Agaves do not need to be repot every class . Most coinage usually find in cultivation develop slowly and take long to outgrow their pot . It is also good to handle your plants as little as possible since they do not care to be disturb . When repot , refresh the exhausted soil with a new potting mix and verify the plant is unwaveringly anchored in its skunk . However , be measured not to pot the Agave too mystifying , as that will encourage shank rot during the develop time of year .
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