Agave filifera is a compact medium-sized agave with tough narrow leaves that have many attractive curling white threads along their margins and a sharp terminal spine. Usually forming a single growing point it does - on occasion - form offsets and with time will develop a short woody trunk. Usually cited as being frost hardy down to about -8 C, I have grown it outdoors for many years in a sheltered position with a large Cordyline forming overhead protection and where - during at least two winters - temperatures fell to -14 C. The plants, grown in terracotta containers, survived with no damage at all and I didn't lose one ... or at least, not to cold; one container was however stolen - never to be seen again. It's good to know exotic gardening is catching on ...
Additional Information
| Order | Asparagales |
|---|---|
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Sub-Family | Agavoideae |
| Synonyms | Agave filamentosa, often considered synonomous with Agave schidigera |
| Geographical Origin | Mexico |
| Cultivation | Full sun. Sheltered south-facing aspect. Free-draining soil with lots of grit and shingle added to the substrate. Keep dry in winter |
| Eventual Height | 1m |
| Eventual Spread | 1m |
| Hardiness | I have had mine down to -14 C in a sheltered position |
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All excellentThe plant was of good size and very good quality. I sent a query to John to give me advice re potting up this plant and growing in a container. I was phoned up the same day and John spent a significant time describing the mixture components to me including volcanic rock dust. I followed this and the plant flourished.
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Superba beautiful symmetrical and strong specimen, well packaged - bought 2, both perfect
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Superba beautiful symmetrical and strong specimen, well packaged - bought 2, both perfect
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Quaiity plantA quality plant. larger than expected. Very well wrapped and protected in transit. A good size and great value for the price
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Excellent sized plantReally happy with the size and look of the plant, really excellent quality.
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Brilliant AgaveBeing totally passionate about Agaves I was delighted to receive such an excellent, healthy plant with a really good root system. That makes 27 varieties of Agave now and still loads more to go!
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