Agave Angustifolia

The adult agave snout weevil chews on the lower parts of the agave plant, injecting the plant tissues with a bacteria as it chews, which causes them to rot. Is a common disease in plants that is usually caused by poor drainage or improper watering.

Mix in enough sand to make the soil halfway comprised of grit.Water the plant diligently for the first week and then cut it to half the second week. On varieties where the parent plant doesn't die after flowering, it is a good idea to get long handled...

As I began to think about all my favorite succulents in my collection, I began to realize that a large proportion of them are the variegated ones.Just about any plant can potentially have variegation, and in many this feature denotes one of genetic weakness...

This article will in no way be able to cover all the larger Agave species there are, but it should provide at least an introduction to these large desert landscape plants. In a previous article I introduced the reader to the basics of Agave cultivation...

But when it finally heats up... Unfortunately as is the case with so many of these other succulents, the most common and cheap species are not always the easy ones.I often see difficult Euphorbias for sale at common nurseries.

The ever-growing interest in natural products has boosted the demand for Safed Musli especially in Europe, the United States and countries in the Gulf. It contains compounds such as 8-hexadecenoic acid, palmitic acid, 3-heptadecanone, methyl pentacosanoate...

Agaves are wonderful garden plants and make excellent potted plants as well. In general, these are not easy plants to overwater as are many other succulents, but some exceptions exist.

Leads, loads, takes a bit, neck reins, plow reins, doesn't spook at anything. After much consideration, our family has decided to find a new home for this sweet guy. But overall great introduction horse for kids or newbies.

Use it for signature drinks at your bar or beverage service, including top shelf margaritas, bellinis, Italian sodas, and beer cocktails. Made from 100% organic blue agave nectar, this premium sweetener is naturally delicious.

Easy for your bartenders and mixologists to use, the liter bottle also has an attractive shelf presence. Since agave nectar dissolves quickly, it is great for cold beverages, like iced teas, lemonades, and smoothies.

Leads, loads, takes a bit, neck reins, plow reins, doesn't spook at anything. After much consideration, our family has decided to find a new home for this sweet guy. But overall great introduction horse for kids or newbies.

Seed - ground into a flour. The sap can also be tapped by boring a hole into the middle of the plant at the base of the flowering stem. * The heart of the plant is very rich in saccharine matter and can be eaten when baked.

Seed - ground into a flour. The sap can also be tapped by boring a hole into the middle of the plant at the base of the flowering stem. * The heart of the plant is very rich in saccharine matter and can be eaten when baked.

A delicate and versatile variety, lavender is especially cherished for its elegant appearance and lovely scent. Lavender Seeds Of all the scores of different lavenders, this one – Lavandula angustifolia , or Lavender Vera, meaning "True Lavender" –...

‘Sunspot' is presumed to be more tender than its hardy parent. Neomexicana, a well-known cold hardy plant native to Texas and New Mexico. This small scale Agave is a yellow margined sport of A.

In reality, Agaves bloom after 15-20 years, and the main crown dies after blooming. Rigid and thick lanceolate leaves are very long and narrow, measuring about 18” long by just 1” wide.

The common name "Century Plant" is alluding to the belief that it takes 100 years to bloom. Tentacle-like, narrow and twisty leaves makes this a very unique look for Agave. The unique shape of 'Stingray' is similar to 'Monterrey Frost', but with creamy...

The common name "Century Plant" is alluding to the belief that it takes 100 years to bloom. Forms a large, upright habit of dark green leaves with a wide, butter yellow margin. A yellow-edge form of Agave americana that's sure to be an architectural focal...

Agaves typically flower only once every 15-25 years and the main crown dies after blooming. This species is often described as the most beautiful of all Agaves, but with so many gorgeous specimens out there, how can you pick just one favorite?

Gypsophila with the same wavy, spined leaves as the species—a unique and interesting look for Agave. ‘Ivory Curls' is a variegated form of A. You'll notice a faint green coloration where the margins and the centers overlap.

The common name "Century Plant" is alluding to the belief that it takes 100 years to bloom. Its distinctive powdery grey color has almost a turquoise cast to it according to Sean Hogan, owner of Cistus Nursery where this plant originated.

Create a stunning focal point by planting in mass among hardscape components like stone, rock, and wood in areas where they are hardy outdoors. Do not use a mix that will become soggy or hold water.

Root is sustainably harvested from western Kansas plains in its natural environment. Will not sell after September. Harvest time between June and September. Plants are economically harvested while taking all care to insure viability of future plants stocks.

We have limited supply. Agave ‘Ray of Light' p.p. (Agave attenuata) ‘Ray of Light' is a wonderful, drought tolerant agave with spectacular white edged variegation on soft green leaves.

* It is a medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 20–30 m tall with a trunk up to 1.5 m diameter. * The bark is smooth and pale grey on young trees, becoming square-cracked and knobbly on old trees.

This dark edge really makes the light centers of the leaves pop! The common name "Century Plant" is alluding to the belief that it takes 100 years to bloom. The newest leaves are pale green with a thin, darker green margin.

The most common agave grown in the U.S. is Agave americana, which boasts a flower stalk reaching heights of 40 feet with green/yellow flowers. This succulent is classified as a perennial; however, it may only bloom once in a lifetime, not every year.