GardenWizzPlant Care Card

American Century Plant

Agave americana · Succulent

Hardiness
H2 Tender (to 1 to 5°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
1–9 m × 0.5–3 m
Soil
Very free-draining, gritty soil; peat-free cactus compost or multi-purpose compost mixed with horticultural grit/perlite.
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
Potentially harmful; skin irritant. Harmful if eaten by pets (dogs, cats).

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Scale insects: Rub off with a cotton bud dipped in methylated spirit or use an insecticidal soap.

Root rot: Ensure sharp drainage with gritty compost and avoid watering during winter dormancy.

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes to the soil in autumn or use a systemic insecticide drench.

Mealybug: Isolate the plant and treat with a suitable horticultural oil or insecticide.

Winter wet damage: Protect outdoor plants with a cloche or clear plastic sheeting in winter.

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