Havard's Century Plant
NameHavard's Century Plant
Species NameAgave havardiana
Common NameHavard's Century Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featureshidden by dense leaf rosette, stout stem (caudex)
Foliage Typesucculent
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesLarge, blue-green succulent leaves with prominent marginal teeth and a dark terminal spine.
Description
This specimen of Havard's Century Plant displays a robust, mature rosette of broad, blue-green succulent leaves. Each leaf is armed with prominent marginal teeth and a sharp, dark terminal spine, characteristic of the species. The plant appears healthy and well-established in its natural, arid environment.
