Agave Species, Giant Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavesalmiana

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
salmiana (salm-ee-AH-na)
Synonym
Agave salmiana var. salmiana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler Heights, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Arroyo Grande, California

San Leandro, California

Spring Valley, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Miami, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Simpsonville, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Fort Lauderdale, FL | March 2018 | positive

Agave salmiana is one of only a dozen or so Agave sp. that will perform well in Ft Lauderdale, FL’s subtropical / tropical 10b climate,...Read More

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Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b) | May 2014 | positive

An unusual and attractive large Agave. The leaves are wide and mine is a nice green color. I like it better than Agave americana, a pla...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. This agave is normally planted to produce pulque, an alcoholic beverage: hence, its common name "Maguey de pulque".

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Huge agave, up to 10' across and 6' tall. From Mexico. Has huge terminal spine and big, fat fleshy leaves.

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