Century plant (Agave americana)

Century plant (Agave americana) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: century plant, American aloe, Mexican soap plant or maguey.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: century plant, American aloe, Mexican soap plant, maguey
Scientific name: Agave americana
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Century plant (Agave americana) – Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Century plant (Agave americana) – Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons