Agave guiengola 'Creme Brulee'
 
Origin: Mexico
 
Agave guiengola is a fairly fast-growing species with fewer and softer but broader than usual succulent leaves. The leaves are grey-edged with a beautiful white marginal variegation. The plants grow to approximately 90 cm in diameter. The Creme Brulee Century Plant is a really attractive variety that forms eye-catching focal plants.
 
 
Plant size: Well established plant grown in a 7,5 cm pot. The first two photos is of the plant for sale, the 3rd is of an older 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.