Saw Leaf Agave or Thorn-Crested Century Plant in 8 inch pot full sun

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Here’s a polished overview of both plants you mentioned:

 

 

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🌵 Saw Leaf Agave (Agave xylonacantha)

 

Appearance: Forms a dramatic rosette up to 2–3 ft tall and 4–5 ft wide, with triangular, gray‑green leaves edged by saw‑toothed margins and a strong terminal spine .

 

Origin: Native to central Mexico (e.g., Hidalgo, Guanajuato) .

 

Care:

 

Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade—6–8 hours sunlight daily recommended .

 

Soil: Needs sandy or rocky, well‑draining soil .

 

Water: Water deeply and infrequently; always let soil dry completely between waterings .

 

Hardiness: Tolerates down to ~20–25 °F (–6 to –4 °C); dies after flowering on a tall stalk .

 

 

Special Notes: Monocarpic (flowers once, then dies); offsets can be removed to propagate .

 

 

 

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🌵 Thorn‑Crested Century Plant (Agave univittata aka A. lophantha)

 

Appearance: Compact rosette of wavy, thick green leaves edged with sharp spines; many cultivars include variegated forms like ‘Quadricolor’ .

 

Origin: Native to southern Texas and northeastern Mexico .

 

Care:

 

Light: Full sun to partial shade; at least 3 hours of direct sun for best form .

 

Soil: Prefers sharply draining, sandy soils .

 

Water: Use “soak‑and‑dry” watering—deep but infrequent, allow complete drying between waterings .

 

Hardiness: Survives down to ~15 °F (–9 °C); can be container‑grown in cooler climates .

 

 

Special Notes: Also monocarpic; favored as an ornamental for xeriscapes and drought‑tolerant gardens; few maintenance needs beyond occasional offset removal .

 

 

 

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🧭 Care Comparison

 

Feature Saw Leaf Agave (xylonacantha) Thorn‑Crested (univittata)

 

Size 2–3 ft tall, 4–5 ft wide Compact rosette, ~2 – 3 ft across

Sunlight Full sun essential Full sun to part shade acceptable

Soil Sandy/rocky, excellent drainage Sandy, sharply draining

Watering Infrequent deep soak, dry fully Soak‑and‑dry method

Cold tolerance 20–25 °F (–6 to –4 °C) 15 °F (–9 °C) tolerance

Flowering Tall spike, dies afterward Same lifecycle

 

 

 

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🌟 Why Grow These?

 

Both are striking, low-maintenance succulents perfect for xeriscapes, desert-style gardens, or containers.

 

Saw Leaf Agave features bold, sculptural form and sharp margins.

 

Thorn-Crested offers lush, sometimes variegated rosettes and durable, wildlife-friendly growth.