| Common Name | Variegated Century Plant |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | Americana |
| Variety | marginata |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Monocarpic, flowers once after decades on a tall stalk then dies. |
| Leaf Color | Dark green with white/cream margins |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Gritty cactus mix with pumice or perlite for maximum drainage
Water deeply only when soil is bone dry, reduce drastically in winter dormancy.
Full sun required to maintain variegation; tolerate partial shade but may fade.
Minimal feeding; dilute cactus fertilizer once in spring growing season.
Remove dead lower leaves carefully; avoid spine injury.
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