Rough century plant
NameRough century plant
Species NameAgave asperrima
Common NameRough Century Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressucculent stem, rosette base, fibrous remnants of old leaves
Foliage Typesucculent leaves
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityrobust basal structure
Notable FeaturesLarge, spiny, succulent leaves forming a dense rosette; characteristic of a mature Agave plant in its natural environment. This is a full-sized plant, not a bonsai specimen.
Description
This specimen is a large, mature Rough Century Plant (Agave asperrima) growing in its natural habitat. It features a robust rosette of thick, rigid, blue-green leaves with prominent marginal teeth and a sharp terminal spine. The plant shown is not currently cultivated as a bonsai.
