Blue Agave Americana – Live Plant – Century Plant Succulent

You will receive ONE healthy Blue Agave Americana live plant, well-established and ready to transplant.

This striking desert succulent features beautiful blue-gray leaves with dramatic architectural form. Extremely hardy, drought tolerant, and easy to grow, making it perfect for landscaping, containers, or succulent collections.


Plant Details

• Common Name: Blue Agave, Century Plant
• Scientific Name: Agave americana
• Plant Type: Succulent Perennial
• Size: Approx. 4–6 inches tall and wide
• Rooted: Yes
• Shipped: Bare root for safe shipping

This is a mature pup, not a seedling.


Growing Conditions

• USDA Zones: 8–11 outdoors
• Indoors: Can be grown in containers anywhere
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun
• Water Needs: Low
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Mature Size: 6–10 feet wide and tall

Extremely drought tolerant once established.


Soil Requirements

Use well-draining cactus or succulent soil.

Recommended mix:
• Cactus soil
• Add perlite, pumice, or coarse sand
• Avoid heavy potting soil without drainage

Proper drainage is essential.


Transplant Instructions

Upon arrival:

  1. Remove plant from packaging

  2. Allow roots to air dry 24 hours

  3. Plant in dry cactus soil mix

  4. Wait 3–5 days before watering

  5. Place in bright indirect light initially

  6. Gradually transition to full sun


Care Instructions

• Water every 10–21 days
• Allow soil to completely dry between watering
• Requires minimal care
• Very hardy and long-lived plant

Avoid overwatering.


Shipping

• Ships bare root
• Carefully packaged
• USPS Ground Advantage with tracking
• Ships within 1 business day


Guarantee

Healthy plant guaranteed. Buy with confidence.