Agaves and Sansevierias
The Agaves and Sansevieria have really been rediscovered in recent years as landscapers search for easy-care plants with strong sculptural lines for use in gardens or as container specimens.
In the ground, little or no supplemental watering will be required.
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Where to buy Agaves and Sansevierias in Qld
Given the demand these days, most regular garden centres are likely to offer the most popular landscaping agaves for sale.
For a greater selection, or hard-to-find species, look for a specialist succulent nursery (go to the Succulents page).
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Like many other drought-tolerant plants, this group has potential to become environmental weeds in some areas, so take care. If in doubt, consult appropriate local authorities.
Furcraea foetida
This is an agave-like plant with quite slender leaves. You may have seen it recently in Balinese-style or other modern tropical gardens, particularly in its variegated form (F. foetida 'Mediopicta'). Actually, it was at one time classified as an agave (A. foetida or A. gigantea) and is still in the same family (Agavaceae). You may also see it listed as Furcraea gigantea. The common name of Mauritius Hemp alludes to its use as a fibre crop. For more information, see the links at the bottom of the page.
More Links
Please note: The following links are for general information and further research - some species or cultivars may be unavailable in Australia
Also, there may be sections on agaves in other websites dealing with succulents in general. See: Succulents.
Agave
Verde Valley Agaves Backyard Gardener column, March 24, 1999. Arizona Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona
Agave attenuata
Spineless Agave ( Agave attenuata) At the "grow me instead" website, Australia
Spineless Agave ( Agave attenuata) Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Agave americana
Century Plant Agave americana Ornamentals for the Texas Gulf Coast (Texas A&M University)
Century plant Agave Americana Moody Demonstration Garden, Arizonia
Other Agave species
Caribbean Agave ( Agave angustifolia) Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Native Agave, False-Sisal ( Agave decipiens) Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Desert Agave Agave deserti. Moody Demonstration Garden, Arizonia
Smooth Agave Agave desmettiana. Moody Demonstration Garden, Arizonia
Twin-Flowered Agave ( Agave geminiflora) Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Agave palmeri UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, University of British Columbia, Canada
Sisal ( Agave sisalana) Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Sisal Industry Turks and Caicos National Museum, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies. Agave sisalana was once used as a commerical fibre crop in this region
Agave weberi Weber's agave. Arid Plant List, University of Arizona
Agave 'Blue Flame' International Succulent Plant Introductions of the Huntington Botanical Gardens
Furcraea
Furcraea, Agavaceae, Photo Gallery of Cacti and Other Succulents by Friedrich A. Lohmueller (be sure to check out the rest of the gallery if you're interested in these types of plants)
Furcraeas What happens when they flower? Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture
Sansevieria
Sansevieria parva Kenya Hyacinth. Landscape Plant Propagation Information, University of Florida
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