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4.5 out of 5 (10 experiences)


About Century Plant
Century Plant is a super popular houseplant šæ that is isnāt challenging to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and a fast grower with a whopping 1459 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!š
Century Plant likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
ā ļø Century Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Agave americana
Agave
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Sentry Plant, Maguey and American Aloe

How to care for Century Plant
How often to water your Century Plant

every 12
Century Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Century Plant in your home

a window
Century Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Century Plant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Century Plant in your home š”.
How to fertilize Century Plant

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Century Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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Anyone know whatās happening here? One side of the plant is looking nice and green and the other side is almost red/orange? #Agave
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#Agave Is the leaves drooping and some turning yellow on the ends normal (excuse the few broken ones that broke when moving her outside for some sun, sheās a bit on the heavy side and a awkward pot for picking up). She has new leave growth and a cute little pup (when and what do I do for the little guy)?ļæ¼
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My agave sprouted a little baby - should I pull it out and plant it in a new pot ? #Agave
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any advice on when should i plant this outside
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I got a agave rash from century plant. If you own a century plant watch out for the spikes!! I was trimming dead leaves and got poked!! Now my hand is red and swollen. I knew this would happen but still forgot to wear gloves!! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove #CenturyPlant #RarePlants
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What do you do when your haveimg a allergic reaction to a century plant? #CenturyPlant
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This baby is opening up too!!! š± @sarahsalith @RJG #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #FreshLeafFriday #Agave #SucculentSquad #SucculentLove
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donāt talk to me or my son ever again!! š”š¤ #plantmemes #plantjokes #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #SpringIntoSummer
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#SpringIntoSummer take 2
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What kind of agave is this? Someone gave this to me and Iād like to know what it is. She said itās not frost-tolerant. Thatās all I know. Thanks!
Century Plant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
š¦ Water Needs
Century Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
āļø Sunlight Needs
Century Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
š¶ š š¶ Toxicity
Century Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
šØ Humidity
Century Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
šŖ“ Soil
Century Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
š© Fertilizer
Century Plant grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
āļø Dormancy
Itās common for Century Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
š Native Region
Century Plant is native to the Americas.
šø Flowers
Century Plant produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
ā¬ļø ā¬ļø Growth Pattern
Century Plant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
š¦ļø Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Century Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
š± Propagation
Century Plant can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
š§ Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
- Common Bugs Affecting Century Plant →
- Drooping Century Plant Leaves →
- Century Plant Dropping Leaves →
- Century Plant Mushy Leaves →
- Black Spots on Century Plant →
- Black Spots on Century Plant →
- Century Plant Leaves Falling Over →
- Century Plant Leaves Curling →
- Century Plant Yellow Leaves →
- Century Plant Root Rot →
š Common Issues
Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Century Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.
Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
Care Summary for Century Plant
Century Plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.

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