Light
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Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
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Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~100% dry
Substrate
Gritty • Ultra fast-draining • Mineral-heavy • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 10–30 °C • Avoid below: 1 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
Rosette-forming succulent perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 100 cm • Max. spread: 150 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic; physical injury risk
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Agave angustifolia; species native from Mexico to Central America
Outdoor growing
Outside from 10 °C · rain-sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' is a variegated narrow-leaved agave with long sword-like leaves, green centres and pale margins. The rosette widens as it matures, giving the plant a pointed, open profile that needs room around the leaf tips.
The long leaves carry marginal teeth and a terminal spine, so this plant combines strong variegation with a clearly armed agave structure. Bright light, mineral drainage and full dry-down between waterings keep the leaves firm and the roots healthy.
Long variegated leaves on Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
- Growth habit: Rosette-forming agave with long, narrow leaves.
- Leaf colour: Green centres bordered by creamy white to pale yellow margins.
- Leaf shape: Sword-like leaves create a spreading, pointed profile.
- Edges: Marginal teeth and a terminal spine make the plant sharp to handle.
- Pot stability: Mature plants need a steady pot and side clearance around the rosette.
- Root zone: Mineral drainage and restrained watering keep growth firm.
Growth and origin of Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
The species Agave angustifolia is native from Mexico to Central America and is associated with dry, open habitats. The narrow-leaved form is reflected in the species name, while the pale margins define Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'.
In container culture, the plant gradually forms a wider rosette with long leaves that can catch on nearby objects. A stable drainage pot and gritty substrate help the roots dry evenly after watering.
Space, light and drainage for Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
- Light: Give very bright light indoors and acclimate the plant slowly before stronger direct sun.
- Watering: Water deeply after full dry-down, then wait until the substrate is dry again.
- Substrate: Use a gritty cactus or succulent mix with mineral components such as pumice, lava or perlite.
- Pot choice: Use a pot with drainage holes and enough weight to balance the widening rosette.
- Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is fine when the substrate dries quickly.
- Fertilising: Feed lightly during active growth; rich feeding can produce softer growth.
- Placement: Leave space around the plant so the leaf tips and teeth do not catch on nearby objects.
Leaf-tip and root issues with Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
- Soft lower leaves: Usually linked to wet substrate or an oversized pot.
- Brown pale margins: Pale edges can mark after sudden sun exposure, drought stress or rough handling.
- Weak, leaning growth: Low light can stretch the rosette and reduce leaf firmness.
- Damaged tips: Long leaves can snap or scar when placed too close to hard surfaces.
- Pests: Inspect leaf bases for mealybugs and scale.
Species name meaning
Agave is rooted in Greek agauos, a word associated with nobility or admiration. The species epithet angustifolia means narrow-leaved, matching the long, slim leaves of this species.
Safety for Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' has toothed leaf margins, a sharp terminal spine and irritant sap. Handle with gloves and keep the plant away from children and pets.
Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' gives a bright pot a sharper outline with long pale-edged leaves and a widening rosette.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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