Agave decipiens (False Sisal)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | decipiens |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| References | Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2019-06-03. |
| Origin | Southeast North America including Florida. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 50 |
| Height | Up to 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A tree-like, evergreen, succulent plant with a stem 1 - 3 metres tall topped by a dense rosette of sword-shaped leaves usually 70 - 100 cm long |
| Shape | Upright rosette. |
| Landscape | Dry rock gardens, borders, potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | By seed and division of suckers. |
| Cultivation | Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Sandy soils in hammocks at sea level. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Greenish yellow pannicle on stalk up to 4 metres in height. |
Photographs
Agave decipiens, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.