Silvery Agave

Silvery Agave Care

Agave 'Silver Sword'

What is the plant

Agaves are amazing exotic, drought tolerant plants. Native to Mexico and the North, Central and South of the United States, they are a very popular ornamental plants in the UK. The Agave 'Silver Sword' is a strikingley beautiful evergreen perennial succulent, extremely hardy down to around -18 degrees.Characterized usually by a large rosette of thick silver-grey, triangular broad lance-like leaves which have beautiful pronounced patterns on their surfaces. They typically have dark brown marginal spines and a sharp terminal point, so probably better to plant them away from walkways. Great for coastal gardens, exotic gardens and city gardens alike, it's bold silhouette makes a wonderful architectural centrepiece

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min -18°C

Hardiness zone

5 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water regularly, though do not keep oversaturated or sitting in waterlogged potting mix.
Sunlight
A bright spot by the window is ideal, but it will cope with a deeper shade too, although this may slow the growth down.
Soil
Well drained, plenty of gravel.

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Temperature
Hardy to -18 and drought tolerant when established.
Container
For a nice, large plant re-pot to a bigger pot every year or two and feed with a slow-release fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Popularity
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