Don’s Expert Answers: No problem

Question From:
Jennie Bellamy in NABOWLA, Launceston Tasmania

Nature of problem:
No problem

Type of Plant (if known):
Agave?

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
None

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Loam

How often do you water the plant:
Rarely

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
All day

How long since you planted it:
2 years

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
In the ground

What other treatments have you given the plant:
None

Upload photo if available:

Other Comments:
Am unsure as to what the growth in the centre is as it has pink flower type growths extruding from it as well.

Answer:
Hi Jennie, Yes it appears to be a variegated Agave and the central growth is its main flower spike, with smaller flower shoots around the sides. Don