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Agave americana 'marginata is one of the prettiest and most sought
after variegated succulents in existence. It is a living sculpture with
very dramatic leaves, the juxtaposition of the solid creamy white bands
down the centre with the powder blue of margins in a neat rosette looks
right to the eye.
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Description:
Solitary or slowly
clumping succulent
rosette that will grow to a height of 90-120 (150).
Leaves: The
arching
leaves are characteristically
variegated and have a broad creamy white band down the centre of
each leaf, with grey-blue sharp-spined edges.
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Cultivation: This is a very
popular cultivar but it is relatively slow to grow and propagate, it
tend to do less well than the standard blue-grey species plant, hence
the price. They do well in full sun or a lightly shaded area.
In winter watering this plant can be done once every 1-2 months, there
is no need to mist the leaves. Agave americana is theoretically
hardy to -9° C, particularly when dry
but this
cultivar is more
tender and it is best to avoid severe
freezing temperatures.
Propagation: Exclusively by
suckers Remove the basal suckers (if available) in spring or
summer and let the cuttings dry for a few days before inserting in
compost.
Uses: These striking plants are wonderful when used for accent or
simply to provide some all year round foliage colour and often used in a
pot as a patio plant, they make an eye-catching statement and along with
other evergreen plants in pots, can be moved around to change the
scenery or position to give more shelter.
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Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and
cultivars of Agave americana.
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Family: Agavaceae
Scientific Name: Agave americana L.
forma 'marginata aurea'
Synonyms:
- Agave americana "aureomarginata"
- Agave ingens var. picta,
- Agave zonata,
- Agave variegata,
- Agave subzonata,
- Agave picta,
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