Agaves grow in both tropical and desert areas. These succulents have a large rosette of thick, fleshy leaves. The leaves can be up to 10 feet long, with sharp points. Agaves grow slowly and …

Jun 11, 2024 · Today, we’re listing some of the best Florida-friendly agave varieties to start your journey and how to care for each one. After finishing this article, you will be able to plant the …

Few plants can match the bold and dramatic landscape impact of agave and yucca, both excellent choices for truly low maintenance gardening. Read all about them!

Can be distinguished from non-native agave by its bare basal trunk. Endemic to southern peninsular Florida from the Monroe County Keys north along the coasts to Martin and …

May 4, 2023 · Florida boasts multiple species of natives within the agave plant family, though I am not sure any have been used for making booze. These are still impressive species perfectly …

The Blue Agave is a spectacular plant with a Southwestern feel. The leaves are a beautiful silvery-blue and eventually, the older plant will produce a tall and impressive flower stalk. …

Feb 18, 2018 · Only one, Agave dicipiens, or False Sisal, is considered a Florida native because it was growing in coastal South Florida, zone 10B, before European settlement. Since it occurs …

Its tight rosette of blue-green, stiff, sword-shaped leaves, each up to six feet long and 10 inches wide, makes a dramatic statement in the landscape. It is much favored for use in rock …

May 3, 2024 · Learn the secrets to cultivating Agaves and Bromeliads in Southwest FL with our specialized care guide. Get expert advice for thriving plants.

Several species-rich groups of non-native taxa occur in Florida and can be difficult to identify. This synopsis provides identification keys and brief discussions of the naturalized species of six …