Henequen
Agave fourcroydes
- Native to:
- Guatemala, Mexico
Source: Wikimedia; Credit: M.S. del., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_Smith






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Agave
- Species:
- Agave fourcroydes
- USDA Symbol:
- AGFO2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 180 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, moths
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers low fertility
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (21-27°C). Plant produces primarily vegetative offsets rather than seeds.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI