Thread agave (Agave filifera) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as thread agave.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: thread agave
Scientific name: Agave filifera
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Thread agave (Agave filifera) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Thread agave (Agave filifera) – Emőke Dénes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
