Agave filifera (Thread Leaf Agave)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | filifera |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 15 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An evergreen perennial that can grow up to 45 cm. |
| ID Characteristic | Stiff green pointed leaves that are edged with long white fibres. |
| Shape | Rosette. |
| Landscape | Courtyard gardens. |
| Cultivation | Grow in cactus compost under bright filtered light. |
| Flower Description | Funnel-shaped. |
Photographs
'Shira ito no Ohi' (Queen of White Thread-leaf).
'Shira ito no Ohi' (Queen of White Thread-leaf)
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