How much sunlight does my Century Plant need?

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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Century Plant?

Century Plant does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Century Plant?

Century Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Century Plant?

Century Plant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Century Plant be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Century Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Century Plant?

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

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Century Plant

Q: Is Century Plant easy to care for?

Century Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Century Plant?

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.

Q: Is Century Plant toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

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.

4.5 out of 5 (10 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

About Century Plant

Century Plant is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ 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 296 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Century Plant likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Century Plant belongs to the agave genus, and is native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States.

⚠️ 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

Scientific name

Agave americana

Genus

Agave

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

sentry plant, maguey and American aloe

How to care for Century Plant

Water

How often to water your Century Plant

Century Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Century Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Century Plant: 1ft from a window

Century Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Century Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Century Plant in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Century Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Century Plant: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Century Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

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Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation

Care Summary for Century Plant

Century Plant

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 8

Fast grower 2

Easy to propagate 1

Large, lush leaves 1

@Asslynn

16 Plants

470 XP

Frisco, Texas

09/12/2021

I decided to dip my toes into houseplants, he was one of my first plants and has survived for almost 3 months. Granted they’re fairly easy plants, but I have indeed killed some fairly easy plants.

Survivor