Agave applanata, commonly known as the "Cream Spike" or "White Agave," is a striking succulent plant known for its distinctive appearance.Agave applanata cream spike has beautiful variegation. Soft green leaves edged in cream with reddish spikes on the tips.Agave applanata typically forms a compact, low-growing rosette of thick, succulent leaves.

Leaves:

• Arrangement: Leaves densely packed in a rosette formation.

• Shape: Lanceolate leaves with a slight curvature, ending in a pointed tip.

• Color: The base color is a soft green, and each leaf is adorned with creamy-yellow to pale ivory margins, creating an attractive contrast.

• The leaves are light green in color and have a smooth surface with no marginal spines.

• The edges of the leaves are serrated with small, sharp teeth.

Growing:

• The plant is characterized by its rosette of fleshy leaves that grow up to 60 cm long and 8-10 cm wide.

• The plant produces tall flower spikes that can reach up to 5 meters in height, bearing small greenish-yellow flowers.

Special Features:

• Creamy Contrast: The distinctive creamy-yellow margins and central spike contribute to the plant's overall aesthetic appeal.

• Architectural Form: Well-suited for landscaping and container gardening, adding a sculptural element.

• Drought Resistance: Adapted to arid conditions, requiring minimal water once established.

• It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant

• The Flattened Agave is often grown as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, succulent gardens, and xeriscapes due to its unique flattened leaf shape and low maintenance requirements.

The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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