Despite the fact that the plant differs from other species by its short stem, this does not affect its decorative properties. On the contrary, the diameter of a large plant is about two meters, and the leaves can grow up to 120 cm - thanks to this, it looks great in flower beds and in special vases.
But you need to take care of it with some caution - there are thorns on all the edges of the leaves, and real thorns on the tops.
This plant is quite unusual, as it begins to actively grow and form turfs under fairly good conditions.
It is quite small, with narrow leathery green leaves, which are decorated with a lighter border and unusual white threads.
Many gardeners grow this species at home, because the diameter of the entire plant does not exceed 60 cm. Each of the leaves is no more than 15 cm in length, and their width is 5-7 cm.
The leaves are very decorative, dark green, with lighter oblique lines across the entire surface.
The homeland of this plant is considered to be one of the states of Mexico - Puebla. Unlike other species, it begins to branch out as it grows. It develops multi-leafed, spherical rosettes.
The leaves themselves are curved, strongly pointed at the ends, with a thorn. On the inside, you can find a keel. A very beautiful plant, looks especially good with a two-meter peduncle.
Agave attenuata has a powerful stem, reaching 15 cm in diameter. It can grow up to 1.5 m, be either erect or drooping. At its top is a rosette with 20 or more, smooth at the edges, glaucous leaves, up to 70 cm long.
This species can have up to 30 hard and fleshy leaves covered with a waxy coating in a basal rosette. Under proper conditions, they can reach two meters in length and up to 25 cm in width at the base. Some forms have central yellow or white stripes on the leaves.
Fifteen-year-old plants bloom, which can last up to three weeks, and bear fruit, after which the agave dies. American agave flowers are large, up to 10 cm long. The plant is very photophilous and does not tolerate over-watering.
It, along with other species, is used to produce tequila, a Mexican alcoholic drink. It grows wild in western Mexico, at an altitude of one and a half kilometers above sea level, in the dry and hot climate typical of that area.
The length of the fleshy leaves can reach two meters. After five years, the plant throws up a five-meter peduncle.
The yellow flowers that bloom on it are pollinated at night by bats.
With all the beauty and benefits of plants familiar to Russians, it is useful to know about exotic ornamental crops.
