Description
Agave filifera is a succulent plant that grows in compact, stemless rosettes. The leaves are mid-green with prominent white filaments along the edges, white markings on the leaf surfaces, and sharp greyish terminal spines flat on top and rounded below. Leaves will develop a red hue if exposed to full sun.
Family: Asparagaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Thread Leaf Agave, Thread Agave | Mature Size: 90 cm in diameter |
Origin: Querétaro, Mexico | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Yellowish-green to dark Purple/Red | Bloom Season: After 10 - 15 Years (Monocarpic) |
Sun Exposure: Full sun - Partial shade | Watering: Every 14 days |
Temperatures: 15 - 25 °C | Toxic: No, but the leave sap may cause mild skin irritation. |
