Exotics > Century Plant
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Rosettes of thick, spiny-margined, spine-tipped, grey-green, succulent foliage. Half price - was £39.95. This architectural plant makes a fabulous centre piece for a cool or temperate greenhouse. Towards the end of the plant's life a towering yellowish-green flowerspike of up to 8 metres appears, after which the plant dies, leaving small side-shoots to grow on.
Location: full sun.
Soil Type: fertile, slightly acidic, sharply drained soil (or cactus compost for containers)Rate of growth: slow.
Flowering Period: July to September.
Flower Colour: yellowish-green.
Plant Hardiness: tender. Garden care It is essential to wear robust gloves when handling these plants to prevent a painful injury from the spiny thorns. During the summer water regularly and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser three or four times. Reduce the frequency of watering in fall and do not water in winter