Description
‘Royal Flush’ century plant (Agave schidigera) forms a compact rosette of narrow green leaves edged with fine, threadlike white fibers. The distinctive leaf texture gives this slow-growing agave plenty of character in a decorative pot or sheltered rock garden.
Growing Royal Flush Agave
Provide bright light to full sun and a gritty mix that drains quickly. Water thoroughly, then let the soil dry before watering again. During Alabama’s wet winters, keeping the crown and roots dry is especially important. Move containers under cover during extended cold, wet weather and protect from hard freezes.
Size: Typically around 1 foot tall and up to 2 feet across as a mature rosette. Flowering: Like many agaves, a mature rosette may eventually send up a tall flower stalk and then decline; offsets may continue the planting. Leaf tips can be sharp, so place pots away from busy paths.
