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It flourishes once in a lifetime, after about 10 years, and the violet or red flowers appaear at one side of the stem. |
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It requires a deep watering in spring or summer. Don't water the rest of the year. |
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In borders of fields, as fence., to feed the livestock; to elaborate drinks (pulque, mezcal and tequila) it has been used in the production of textile fibers. The flowers are eatable |
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Sun. It needs a haight tempereature in summer o attain a normal growing ( about 40 ªC) |
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From seeds in spring. Repot once a year. |
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Sandy well drained soil, rich in humus. |