Red Agave Plants
There s a lot of variety in the agave genus.
Red agave plants. Agave nectar from the core of the plant makes a sweetener that substitutes for honey and sugar. A small agave plant in a red pot stands on natural fabric on white console opposite the white wall copyspace agave potatorum cubic century plant maguey cubic succulent plant at the garfield park conservatory in chicago illinois usa. Its glossy evergreen rosettes form an attractive clump three feet wide. This specimen a magnificent urn shaped plant with wide leaves is a bit smaller than other varieties.
It grows only 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide whereas others like medio picta can grow to twice that size. Unlike its agave cousins beschorneria plants do not die after flowering. Perfect for gardens and containers alike the plant s foliage resembles the tentacles of an octopus. The agave plant is possibly unsafe for most adults when applied to the skin.
ə ˈ ɡ ɑː v eɪ is a genus of monocots native to the hot and arid regions of the americas although some agave species are also native to tropical areas of south america the genus agave from the ancient greek αγαυή agauê is primarily known for its succulent and xerophytic species that typically form. Exposure to the fresh agave plant may cause swelling and redness skin sores and swelling of small blood vessels. The leaves at their tips curl inwards giving it a very unusual yet attractive look. It takes around 10 years for the plant to bear glorious yellow flowers atop of a 10 20 feet spike.
In addition to gardeners hummingbirds enjoy the 5 tall red beschorneria flower spikes. There are the large stiff specimens that can grow to 10 feet or more in height and width. Agaves grow best in the southwest and mediterranean climates but are adaptable and can also be grown out of their zones in pots if given winter. Americana grows best in usda zones 8 10.
Americana has low water requirements and grows rapidly during summer. After it is established it offers five foot tall red flower spikes adorned with lovely reddish bells with green tips in spring. Agave ə ˈ ɡ ɑː v i uk also ə ˈ ɡ eɪ v i anglo hispanic. Agave plants offer an ideal solution for gardeners reconsidering their water guzzling landscapes while bringing the added benefits of drama and structure as well as texture and subtle color.
Agave plants agave spp generally are succulents with large leaves that end in spiny tips. And there are the small dish sized agaves as well as a few agave species with soft leaves and no spines. Abstract close up background of green agave succulent plant with red tips with curled up center. To avoid root rot.
Beschorneria are drought tolerant light shade part sun loving soft leaved agave relatives that are not only easy to grow but produce some of the most unique flower spikes on any plants that we have grown very christmas tree like.