Sisal


Scientific Name: Agave sisalana Perrine ex Engelm.
Synonym: Agave houlletii, Agave rigida var. sisalana , Agave sisalana var. armata
Family: Agavaceae
Sisal(Agave sisalana)

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Cultivated only, possibly originating from Chiapas, Mexico

Growth Habits: Suckering succulent rosette, up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m), 6 feet spread (1.8 m)

Propagation: Offsets

A variegated cultivar is common

Blooming Habits:
Young plants form on the flower stems after the flowers have matured.


 

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