This agave is one of the prettiest and most sought after variegated succulents in existence. It is a living sculpture with very dramatic leaves, the juxtaposition of the solid creamy white bands down the center with the powder blue of margins in a neat rosette looks right to the eye.
The var. medio-picta 'Alba' is a medium to smaller growing form of Agave americana.
Flowers: The individual flowers are yellow-green and attract hummingbirds. Flower spikes are also variegated.
Blooming season: Summer, however in warmer climates the Century Plant doesn't bloom until it is a decade old and not a century! (up to 35 years or more in cool climates) and the plant dies after flowering.
Use: These striking plants are wonderful when used for accent, or simply to provide some all year round foliage color. They are often used in a pot as patio plants, and make an eye-catching statement. Along with other evergreen plants in pots, they can be moved around to change the scenery, or positioned to give more shelter. This is a large dramatic plant that enjoy plenty of room, preferably situated away from traffic. Good on a hillside.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Once in lifetime |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave mediopicta 'alba' |
| Common Name | White striped century plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow green |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
| Propagation | By leaf, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat resistance, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mildly toxic for humans, Mildly toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This agave is one of the prettiest and most sought after variegated succulents in existence. It is a living sculpture with very dramatic leaves, the juxtaposition of the solid creamy white bands down the center with the powder blue of margins in a neat rosette looks right to the eye.
The var. medio-picta 'Alba' is a medium to smaller growing form of Agave americana.
Flowers: The individual flowers are yellow-green and attract hummingbirds. Flower spikes are also variegated.
Blooming season: Summer, however in warmer climates the Century Plant doesn't bloom until it is a decade old and not a century! (up to 35 years or more in cool climates) and the plant dies after flowering.
Use: These striking plants are wonderful when used for accent, or simply to provide some all year round foliage color. They are often used in a pot as patio plants, and make an eye-catching statement. Along with other evergreen plants in pots, they can be moved around to change the scenery, or positioned to give more shelter. This is a large dramatic plant that enjoy plenty of room, preferably situated away from traffic. Good on a hillside.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Once in lifetime |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave mediopicta 'alba' |
| Common Name | White striped century plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow green |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
| Propagation | By leaf, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat resistance, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Mildly toxic for humans, Mildly toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |