| Common Name | Century Plant |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | Americana |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Monocarpic, blooms once after 10-30 years, then dies. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green to blue-grey |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Highly porous mix: cactus soil with perlite or pumice for rapid drainage
Water deeply only when soil is completely dry, reduce significantly in winter dormancy
Requires full sun to maintain compact rosette; tolerates partial shade but may elongate
Minimal requirement; apply diluted succulent fertilizer once in spring
Remove dead outer leaves and spent flower stalk (cautiously due to spines)
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