Agave Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular agave varieties with traits, care guides, and pricing.
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© Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA 3.0Agave Americana
Agave americana
Most widely known agave. Grows huge, often seen in parks and gardens. Also called Century Plant. Variegated forms popular.
GiantCentury PlantGround planting
© Тајга / CC BY-SA 4.0Agave univittata 'Quadricolor' (Goshiki Bandai)
Agave univittata 'Quadricolor'
A variegated cultivar with dark green leaves edged yellow and striped pale green down the centre; red teeth and winter flush make four colours. It suckers freely and is fairly cold-hardy for an agave.
VariegatedClumpingCold-hardy
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Agave FAQ
- How much do agave cost?
- Small Titanota seedlings cost 2,000-10,000 yen, medium plants 10,000-50,000 yen, and select or rare varieties like Hakugei and Caesar can exceed 100,000 yen. Prices vary greatly by variety and condition.
- Can beginners grow agave?
- Agaves are drought-tolerant and hardy, making them easy for beginners. Place in a sunny spot with well-draining soil, and they're quite hard to fail with.
- What are the key points for growing agave?
- Sunlight, airflow, and drainage are the three essentials. Provide direct sunlight, use pumice or akadama-based soil, and water only when the pot is completely dry.
- What should I check when buying agave?
- Check whether it's rooted, leaves are developing healthily, and lower leaves aren't excessively dried. Imported bare-root plants require root establishment, so beginners should start with rooted domestically grown seedlings.
- How long do agave live?
- Agaves grow over decades and bloom only once in their lifetime before dying. However, they produce offsets, so with proper care you can enjoy them across generations.