Agave Geminiflora (twin-spiked agave)

Looking for a low-maintenance garden feature? Check out our Gympie-grown Agave Geminiflora, a hardy succulent and perennial plant. This little gem is tended to in our Nursery, just like all our other leafy lovelies. Just watch out for your furry friends - it's harmful if ingested by pets (cats/dogs).

Light requirement: Full sun or part shade.
Water requirement: Water regularly to keep soil moist

Watering frequency: Water
Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. Adding perlite and/or sand to the mix will assist with growth.
Skill level: Suits Beginner Green thumb, low-maintenance plant.
Growth rate: Slow growing

Suitable for container gardens: Yes, this is an architectural feature plant perfect for pots.

Seasonality: Evergreen

Drought Tolerant: Yes
Frost Tolerant: Can tolerate occasional light frost once established. Suits temperate climate.
Wind Tolerant: Yes

Leaf colour:  Dark green with silvery/white threads that wisp around leaf spikes
Leaf Variegation pattern: No

Size of leaf: Symmetrical rosette, compact, long spiked leaves

Mature Height: 50mm to 1 metre tall
Mature Width: 1 metre

Flower Colour: White & Yellow (blooms in pairs)

Flower Shape: The flower spike can grow upwards of 4 metres but may take years to bloom
Flower Fragrance: No strong fragrance
Flower Season: Summer/ Autumn