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Agave salmiana

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Agave salmiana
Agave salmiana

The Pulque Agave

This is a large plant and over time Agave salmiana can reach nearly 2 metres in height. originally from Mexico where it used to produce a drink know as Pulque, it is as a foliage plant that it demands a place in the garden. The large green leaves form a neat rosette and the plant adds structure and interest grown in the garden or in a container.

Agave salmiana will produce offsets over time and it will also flower. The flower stem can reach over 5 metres in height. After flowering the plant will die back, however the pups or offsets quickly replace it.

From offset to flowering will take around 12 – 15 years.

Care

Best grown in a free draining soil and in full sun to a little afternoon shade, this is an easy care plant once established.

Propagation is by removing offsets or from seed, which is surface sown and may take 4 – 12 weeks to germinate.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Agave salmiana
  • Common Names – Pulque Agave
  • Position – Full sun to a little shade
  • Soil – Well drained
  • Height – Usually to around 2 metres, plus the flower stem.
  • Growth rate – Medium, slower in cooler climates.
  • Flowers – Creamy yellow on tall stems.
  • Foliage – Deep green.
  • Frost Tolerant – Yes
  • Drought tolerant – Yes

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