Common names:
Sisal
Century Plant
Maguey

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8b
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Fruit:Showy
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Suitable Locations:Alpine Gardening
Uses:Groundcover
Resistances:Pollution
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Other info
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Layering: Bbilusl
Crowns
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Miscellaneous:Tolerates poor soil
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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