Re: Agave americana

>I have a question for the botanists among us.  Why do Agave americana
>aureomarginata leaves become sinuous and contorted with age, while those of
>the species retain their shape?  Also, although I've seen pictures of Agave
>americana mediopicta in books, I've never seen it in gardens or in the trade.
>Does anyone know why this plant is so seldom seen?  Does anyone know of a
>source?  Thanks.
>
>Kurt Mize
>Stockton, California

Hi Kurt,

Saw your plea for Agave americana. I'm not a botanist and don't know why
the leaves become contorted with age..but I know you can contact
cactus&succulent nurseries in your area. Have a look at www.cactus-mall.com
and look at the links there. Or contact the local cactus&succulent club in
your area, I am sure they would be delighted to help you!
If you lived in Europe, now then there you would be showered with offers
;-))) of plants/offsets!

All the best from Ingrid in Sweden where the temps are anything but
Mediterranean!
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