Succulents exist in a vast array, their form and color ranging from tiny green bulbous leaves on a string-like stem to rosy-toned stumps that appear to be living rocks.
It can be hard to believe that agaves belong to this category as well.
At maturity, some may appear to be more closely related to a large variety of cacti rather than something like hens and chicks. But both of these are varieties of succulents, after all.
Because of their range in size and the means by which they self-propagate, Agave may be one of the most enthralling succulent genera in the world.
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So, without further ado, let’s talk about agaves, and how to plant, propagate, and care for them in your landscape for decades of enjoyment.
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Agave is one of those plants that makes you pull the car over when you spot it in someone’s yard.
Not only is it stunning in form and size, but if you happen to catch it in bloom, you may feel that you’ve stumbled across a true mystery.
What Is Agave?There are approximately 270 known species in the Agave genus. Some of these are used to produce food products, such as agave syrup, or alcohol, such as mezcal and tequila.
Others, such as the sisal plant, A. sisalana, are grown primarily for fiber, used to make rope and a variety of other products.
These plants belong to the Asparagaceae family. If that sounds familiar, it may be because it’s the same family that common garden variety asparagus belongs to.
There are more than 2,500 different species in this family, ranging from bluebells to snake plants.
If you’re fortunate enough to witness an
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