Description
Agave filifera (also called Thread-leaved Agave, among many other common names) is a species of agave native to Mexico. It is a small, solitary rosette-forming succulent with long, thin, thread-like leaves that are grey-green in color. It is found in rocky areas and dry forests in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agave filifera is a small, yellowish-green flower, with a single, yellowish-green female flower at the center. The seed is a single, yellowish-green seed, which is enclosed in a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, yellowish-green leaf at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave filifera can be propagated from seed, offsets, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be removed from the parent plant and replanted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.