About Agave filifera Salm-Dyck
Agave filifera, commonly called thread agave, is a flowering succulent plant species in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Central Mexico, ranging from Querétaro to Mexico State. This is an evergreen perennial succulent that grows small to medium-sized, forming stemless rosettes that reach up to 3 feet (91 cm) across and up to 2 feet (61 cm) tall. Its leaves range in color from dark green to bronzish-green, and feature decorative white bud imprints. Its flower stalk can grow up to 11.5 feet (3.5 m) tall, and is densely covered with yellowish-green to dark purple flowers that can reach 2 inches (5.1 cm) in length. Flowers bloom in autumn and winter. In temperate regions, this species needs heated indoor cultivation over winter, though it can be moved outdoors during the summer. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Like most cultivated agaves, this species grows very slowly, does not need annual repotting, and takes a long time to outgrow its container. It is also best to handle agaves as little as possible, as they do not like being disturbed. Since the species has a wide native range and a stable population, the IUCN does not classify it as a threatened species.
