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Smooth Agave
Smooth Agave is a succulent plant originating from Mexico. This agave species is recognized for its attractive rosette of smooth, lance-shaped leaves that are typically a vibrant green color. The leaves are spineless and have a graceful arching form, giving the plant an overall soft and appealing appearance. Smooth Agave is well-suited for gardens and landscapes due to its ornamental qualities and relatively low-maintenance nature. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-draining soil. Like many agaves, it has a long lifespan and typically blooms only once, producing a tall flower spike with yellowish-green flowers. The Smooth Agave is often cultivated as an architectural focal point in xeriscape gardens or succulent landscapes, adding both visual interest and texture to outdoor spaces.
Botanical Name
Agave desmettiana
Also Known As
Dwarf Century Plant | Octopus Agave | Century Plant | Maguey | 龙舌兰 | 龙舌掌 | 番麻
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Succulent
Mexico, Central America
9 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Low
Evergreen
Perennial
3' Tall and 3' Wide
Moderate
Summer
Yellow
