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Common Name - Agave sisalana

Country of Origin - Southern Mexico but widely cultivated around the world for fibre

How to grow - Agaves are very tolerant of soil types as long as its well drained, mature plants can cope very well with drought but younger plants may need more water in dry conditions. They make ideal pot plants as they have shallow roots but they quickly fill a pot so planting in the ground if possible is best. If well drained will tolerate frost.

Hardiness - -8c (With good drainage)

Description - From Southern Mexico but widely cultivated around the world for the stiff fibre from its leaves, used for rope and fibre it has a wide range of uses now, with clothing, dartboards, hats and carpets being made from it. The leaves are thinner and more upright than Agave americana and a lot less spikey, though the tips of the leaves are still sharp

 

All plants will be shipped bare root. Grown in 1L pot

The plant in the picture will be similar to the one you receive, but not always the exact one. Any questions about sizes please contact us before ordering. 

Agave sisalana - 1L pot

£12.00Price
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