Agave filifera

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Fiber Thread Agave, Thread-leaf Aga

 
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Description

This variety of Agave has sword-like spears for leaves. It does well in full sun but will need light shade in desert areas. It has clumping dense rosettes that can reach 2' wide and 1.5" tall. It needs regular water in the summer but little or no water in the winter. The leaves appear to have "threads" weaving through them, thus the origin of the common name. The mature rosette carries a spike 6' tall that has 2" flowers.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

n/a

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.