Agave Attenuata "Lion's Tale Agave" 10Liter

Botanical Name: Agave attenuata
Common Names: Foxtail Agave, Lion’s Tail Agave, Swan’s Neck Agave, Spineless Agave

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📌 Product Description

Agave attenuata, commonly known as Foxtail Agave, is a striking architectural succulent prized for its smooth, spineless leaves and dramatic curved flower spike that resembles a foxtail. Unlike many agaves, this species has soft leaf margins without sharp spines, making it ideal for family gardens and high-traffic areas.

Its broad, pale green rosette forms a bold sculptural feature in modern landscapes, water-wise gardens, and large containers. In mature specimens, an impressive arching flower spike emerges, creating a spectacular focal point.

A low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant perfectly suited to South African contemporary and coastal gardens.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 1 – 1.5 m (excluding flower spike)
Spread: 1 – 1.5 m
Flower Spike: Up to 2 – 3 m tall
Growth Habit: Large, stem-forming rosette succulent
Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade (best leaf colour in bright light)
Soil: Well-draining soil; sandy or loamy soil preferred
Water:

• Moderate watering during establishment
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Light feeding with compost in spring

Maintenance:

• Remove old lower leaves for neat appearance
• Remove pups (offsets) to control spread or propagate
• Ensure good drainage to prevent rot

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Flowering Season: Late summer to autumn (on mature plants only)
Growing Season: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Ideal for coastal and warm temperate regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect in heavy frost areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

Spineless and safer than most agaves
Dramatic curved flower spike
Architectural focal point
Highly drought-resistant
Low-maintenance
Excellent container specimen

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature plant in modern gardens
✔ Water-wise landscapes
✔ Coastal gardens
✔ Large decorative pots
✔ Poolside planting
✔ Architectural garden design