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Agave sisalana


Sisal




Origin:  Mexico.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
sisalana
Category
Tropicals
Height
1.5 - 2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
Sisal plants consist of a rosette of sword-shaped leaves.
Landscape
Since the sisal has sharp edges and is poisonous to animals and livestock it can be used as a security fence, however it t is mainly used for fibre production with the fibre commonly made into rope in most parts of Africa.
Cultivation
Drought tolerant but water regularly.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Coastland, desert, planted forests.
Leaf Description
Young leaves may have a few minute teeth along their margins, but lose them as they mature.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
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