species 41,446 observations
American Century Plant
Agave americana
Field notes
Agave americana, commonly known as the century plant, maguey, or American aloe, is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico and the United States, specifically Texas. This plant is widely cultivated worldwide for its ornamental value and has become naturalized in various regions, including Southern California, the West Indies, South America, the Mediterranean Basin, Africa, the Canary Islands, India, China, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia.
Despite being called "American aloe" in common parlance, Agave americana is not closely related to Aloe species.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Comadia redtenbacheri, Eastern Cactus-boring Moth, Mary's Giant-Skipper
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Oleander Scale, Corn Leaf Aphid, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Scott's Oriole
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Rivoli's Hummingbird, Two-tailed Swallowtail, Western Carpenter Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Soil
- Sand
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Diseases Dry soil Insect pests Salt
- Plant type
- Succulent
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.