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Century Plant (Agave americana Variegata)

Very fleshy succulent forms a rosette of spiky, lance-shaped, spine-tipped leaves. Bears a tall flower spike from the center. Flowers are yellow to green, bell-shaped with a violet tinge. Can grow large even when container grown. Wild grown it can reach 26 feet tall. Needs to be kept dry in the winter. Spring to fall, feed cactus food every few weeks.