Agave ‘Mateo’

Agave 'Mateo' is a tender century plant with bright green, coarse tooth foliage with central yellow vertical strokes

Agave ‘Mateo’ is a tender succulent that offers great interior architectural appeal and low maintenance. The leaves are bright green with coarse tooth edges, hosting a central yellow vertical stroke down each leaf. It’s a slow grower. Water moderately when growing and sparingly when dormant through the winter months. Growth habit is of a rosette form with upright and arching foliage. Can reach up to 4.5 inches tall in height and spread. Common name is century plant because it takes that long to bloom.

Common Name:  Century Plant

Family:  Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)

Zone Hardiness:  9-11

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  4-8"

Width:  8-12"

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Foliage Colour:  Green, Golden

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Tender

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Soil Moisture:  Dry, Drought Tolerant

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Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  In desert and mountainous regions.

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