Large-thorned agave (Agave macroacantha)

Large-thorned agave (Agave macroacantha) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as large-thorned agave.

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

Plant profile

Common name: large-thorned agave
Scientific name: Agave macroacantha
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Large-thorned agave (Agave macroacantha) – Ruthven, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Large-thorned agave (Agave macroacantha) – Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons