Agave salmiana

• Botanical Name : Agave salmiana var. ferox (K. Koch) Gentry
• Synonyms : Agave ferox K. Koch
• Common Name : Giant Century plant
• Plant Family : Agavaceae
• Plant Form : Succulents
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park

About Agave salmiana Plant :

• Habit : Xerophytic rosette succulent with low water requirements.
• Stem : Reduced underground stem.
• Leaves :
  • Dark green leaves, slightly bluish at their base.
  • The leaves are corrugated and folded towards the apex.
  • Their margins possess sharp pointed spines.
• Inflorescence : When the plant matures, branched (15 - 20) inflorescence rises to about 20 feet bearing flowers to attract pollinators.
• Flowers : Yellow in colourwhen buds.
• Flowering and Fruiting time : July - August
• Significance : It is mainly used for decoration purpose because of its ornamental foliage.