Century Plant

Common Name: Century Plant

Chinese Name: 銀葉龍舌蘭

Family: Agavaceae 龍舌蘭科

Scientific Name: Agave angustifolia

Plant Type: Angiosperms

Flowering Period:June to July

Fruiting Period: July to August

Nativity of China/HK: Exotic

Fact:

The century plant is a monocarpic plant, meaning that it would bloom once in its lifetime, hence the naming. Its flower stalks may grow up to 8 meters.