" Agave americana"
Century plant, American aloe, Maguey

 

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It flourishes once in a lifetime, after about 10 years, forming an inflorescence of up to 9 m
 
 
Water only in summer. Very resistant to drought. In the event of being cultivated in pot, it should be watered from time to time, especially in summer.
  
 
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
  
 
Sun
  
   
By means of offsets in spring or summer. It can also be reproduced from seeds
  
 
Sandy well drained soil