There’s a good reason agave plant was given the unique nickname ‘century plant.’ These succulents flower just once in their lifetimes—anywhere from 7 to 50 years, depending on the species. But there’s ...

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Q: How do I divide the “pups” from my potted and garden-planted aloe, cactus and agave plants without harming the mother plant? I heard you were just supposed to twist them off with some roots, but it ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. One of a series of plants given to the USNM by W.R. Smith of the U.S. Botanical Gardens for the purpose of growing in ...