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" Agave americana" |
Century plant, American aloe, Maguey |
Photo of century plant
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It flourishes once in a lifetime, after about 10 years, forming an inflorescence of up to 9 m |
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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. |
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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 |
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By means of offsets in spring or summer. It can also be reproduced from seeds |
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Sandy well drained soil |
 More information about plants in the listing above.
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