Caribbean Agave

Common Name: Caribbean Agave, Narrow-Leaf Century Plant
Scientific Name: Agave angustifolia

Description:

• Type: Evergreen succulent
• Height: Grows 3-5 feet tall, with a spread of 4-6 feet; forms a dense, symmetrical rosette
• Leaves: Long, narrow, sword-like leaves with a gray-green hue, edged with sharp spines and a prominent terminal spine
• Flowers: Produces a tall flower stalk up to 10-15 feet, with clusters of yellow-green flowers when mature (after 10-15 years)
• Growth Speed: Moderate-growing; forms offsets, creating clumps over time

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils; intolerant of poorly drained conditions
• Watering: Extremely drought-tolerant; water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 9-11; tolerates heat and mild frost but needs protection from prolonged freezing
• Humidity: Adapts to dry or semi-arid climates; does not thrive in overly wet or humid conditions
• Hardiness: Withstands heat, drought, and coastal conditions; suitable for xeriscaping

Special Features:

• Compact size and sharp, architectural form make it an excellent accent plant
• Highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, ideal for xeriscapes and modern landscapes
• Forms offsets, allowing for easy propagation and clump formation