Need HELP identifying agave plant

pcs2008

15 years ago

Saw this neat Agave (I think) plant at a motel in Florida.

Would appreciate anybody helping me identify including variety....

Thanks!!

Image Link: http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o4/psc2007/MISC%20PLANTS/DSC01831.jpg

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joscience
15 years ago
Looks like Agave americana to me. I'm not sure if those oddly curled back tips are a result of growing conditions, an over protective gardener, or if it is some specific variety of A. americana.
turtlewalker
15 years ago
It is a Agave desmettiana.
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Central_Cali369
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I second Agave Demettiana. I have a variegated one and I like the way the leaves curl out. Amazing plant.

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