Agave attenuata

Description: A fantastic low maintenance succulent. Has beautiful fleshy grey-green foliage forming large open flower like clumps. Pups are produced freely from the bottom of these clumps.



Botanical Name: Agave attenuata



Common Name: Agave



Rate of growth: Medium



Height: 1m



Foliage: glossy dark green blade-like foliage



Flower: In summer small light purple flowers are produced but are of little interest as they are hidden in the dense foliage as are the small blue-black berries that follow



Growth Habits: Fleshy grey-green foliage forming large open flower like clumps.



Fertilizer: Fertilize annually with a long term slow release fertilizer. Light: Prefers a sunny or partly shaded position in free draining soil and will need protection from frosts. Full sun to part shade. Watering Needs: Very low water requirement once established.



Treatment: May be fertilized during warm months, but seldom needs encouragement