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How to Grow and Care for Havard's century plant

Havard's century plant, also known as Harvard agave

Havard's century plant is a unique and striking plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This plant is known for its impressive size and architectural structure, with long, stiff leaves that grow in a rosette formation. Its leaves have sharp, pointed tips and are adorned with sharp, saw-like edges that can be dangerous if handled carelessly. The plant is also known for its dramatic flowering display, which occurs after many years of growth. When it blooms, a tall, impressive flower stalk emerges from the center of the plant and is covered in small, yellow-green flowers that attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.

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Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Havard's century plant

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelLow
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 3 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeSucculent & Cactus Soil
Hardiness Zones
5-10
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Havard's century plant is a midsized perennial succulent forming a tight rosette approximately 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) tall and 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm) wide. This plant is characterized by its stout, short, broad leaves that are silver-gray to nearly white in color. The leaves are adorned with prominent dark brown marginal and terminal spines. During its blooming period in summer to fall, havard's century plant produces yellow-green flowers atop a tall, branched spike.
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