Agave Americana
Common Name: Century Plant
California NaturalizedAgaveUnited States Native
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Iconic century plant. Adapted to a wide range of climates. Can be dry farmed, used for syrup, aguamiel, biofuel, animal silage, fiber. Large blue-green rosettes with spiny leaves.
Plant Details
- Type
- Agave
- Native Region
- Texas and several Mexican states. Naturalized in California.
- Mature Size
- Max width 10-12’ Max height 6-10’
- Growth Rate
- Slow, 5 gallon plant to maturity - 8-25 years
- Where Excelled
- South to North California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Nevada.
- Watering
- Extremely high potential to be dry farmed. Medium water required to establish, very low once established.
- Reproduction
- Very high hijuelo (pup) production. No bulbils formed naturally; can be forced by experts.
- Sugar Content
- High; Well grown plants can achieve 30-44 brix.
- Uses
- Aguamiel & Pulque, Animal silage, Biofuels (bioethanol, biohydrogen, biomethane), Fiber (construction, paper, textiles), Syrups
- Available Sizes
- 3.5-7" pup — Usually available, Pick up in Hi Vista, CA.
- 1 gallon — Usually available, Pick up in Hi Vista, CA.
- Pest Resistance
- Deer: Low (Occasional)
- Common Plagues
- Aphids (usually with overwatering), Agave weevil (overwatering/unhealthy plants).
- Climate Observations
- 14°F low for established, 20°F low for young plants. 120°F+ max if established. Tolerant of light frost, snow, high winds, poor soils. Recommended planting in CA: Fall-Winter.
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Safety Notice: Many agave and cactus species have sharp spines—please handle with care when unpacking and planting.