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A. difformis have very ornamental banded and stripped leaves with
contrasting white teeth.
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Description:
Suckering succulent rosette , 45 cm in diameter and tall.
Leaves: Pale blue to grey-green straight with variable white
teeth along leaf margins, but at least typically has a terminal spine
that's very sharp. Each leaf characteristically have a broad
creamy-green band down the centre of the
adaxial part (upper surface) of each leaf and dark green thin
stripes in the
abaxial (lower surface) of the leaf.
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Cultivation: Agave
difformis is a relatively easy-to-grow species. Need a very
well-drained, soil. It is theoretically hardy to -7° C ,
particularly when dry . It grows fairly
fast in summer if provided with copious water but allows to dry
thoroughly before watering again. During the winter months, one should
only water enough to keep the leaves from shrivelling. They do well in
full sun or a lightly shaded area. Plants cultivated outdoors are
drought tolerant and takes blasting heat and full sun.
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Propagation: By
suckers which often are found growing around the base of the
plant, Remove the basal suckers (if available) in spring or summer
and let the cuttings dry for a few days before inserting in compost or
by seed.
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Family: Agavaceae
Scientific Name: Agave difformis Berger
Common name: Century plant, American aloe
Origin: San Luis Potosi &
Hidalgo, Mexico
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The dorsal side of the leaves is pale grey-green with dark green strips,
while the ventral side is blue-green with a broad creamy-green band down
the centre of each leaf.

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Use:
In Mexico, where it's from, the locals
crush the leaves and use that as a form of soap.

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