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Medio-Picta Century Plant

Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba'

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Overview

Agave Americana var. Medio-Picta 'Alba' is a striking succulent, featuring a basal rosette of rigid, sword-shaped leaves with a bold white central stripe and hooked spines along the margins. Mature plants reach 3-4 feet in height and 5-6 feet in width. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant once established. Monocarpic, blooming once after 10-25 years, then dies, leaving offsets. Ideal for xeriscapes and focal points. Zones 8-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Medio-Picta 'Alba' is a striking succulent
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — sword-shaped leaves with a bold white central stripe and hooked spines along the marginsMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — featuring a basal rosette of rigidMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Mature plants reach 3-4 feet in height and 5-6 feet in widthMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Prefers full sun and well-draining soilMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Drought-tolerant once establishedMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Monocarpic, blooming once after 10-25 years, then dies, leaving offsets+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Medio-Picta 'Alba' is a striking succulent
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — sword-shaped leaves with a bold white central stripe and hooked spines along the margins
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — featuring a basal rosette of rigid
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Mature plants reach 3-4 feet in height and 5-6 feet in width
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Prefers full sun and well-draining soil
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Drought-tolerant once established
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Monocarpic, blooming once after 10-25 years, then dies, leaving offsets
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave Americana Var. Medio-Picta 'Alba') — Ideal for xeriscapes and focal points

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