Agave attenuata 'Myron's Magic'
 
Origin: Mexico
 
Known as the Swans Neck or Fox Tail Agave, this is a white-edged variegated cultivar of the species. A beautiful plant that forms lovely feature plants in the garden or in larger containers. Unlike most Agave species, it is spineless with softer leaves and offsets to produce new rosettes to replace the older after flowering. Very attractive and easy plant. As juveniles, the variegation is only slightly marginal, but improves to a lovely contrasting variegated border as the plant matures.
 
Plant size: Well established plants, grown in 15 cm pots are offered. The first photo is of the plants for sale. The second photo is of the mother-plant.
 
Caring for your Agave
 
Pot: Agave species and varieties are well suited to containers. Growing them in containers will also limit the growth of the otherwise very large growing varieties. Planted out in the garden, the plants thrive and will grow faster in a shorter space of time. Agaves form exceptional feature plants and displays well in containers.
 
Soil: The plants are willing and adapt to various soil types. However, it is important that a well-drained soil mix is used. A mix of sandy topsoil and potting soil will work best.
 
Light: The brighter the light, the more colourful and compact your plant. Agaves will grow in semi-shaded positions. However, they prefer bright and sunny positions.
 
Water: Despite being able to survive lengthy severe droughts, the plants grow happily with a weekly watering in summer.