Agave Americana

Agave americana, commonly known as the century plant or American aloe, is a large species native to Mexico and parts of Texas. The nickname 'century plant' reflects its long wait before flowering, though it typically blooms after 10–30 years, not a full century. Its long, arching blue-green leaves bear sharp marginal teeth and a stout terminal spine, and mature plants can reach 1–2 m tall with a spread of 2–3 m or more. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun, requiring minimal watering once established in the ground. Cold hardiness extends to around -5°C, allowing outdoor year-round cultivation in warmer parts of Japan. Widely naturalized across the Mediterranean Basin, the Canary Islands, South America, and beyond, it has also been used historically as a fiber crop and in the production of fermented beverages. The variegated cultivar 'Marginata', with yellow-edged leaves, is a popular ornamental selection.

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