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Agave sisalana
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Sisal agave
Family: Agavaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 150 to 270 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=113° (F)    Opt.Max=81° (F)
Opt.Min=59° (F)    Abs.Min=50° (F)
Precipitation: 35 to 51 (in.)
Winter Minimum: 23° (F)
Soil pH: 4.5 to 8.3
Soil Texture/Type: Permeable sandy loams
Soil Drainage: Moderately Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity: Bright to clear
Comments:
Water storing plant. Grows when water is available. Stops growing when unavailble. No frost or waterlogging.
Diseases:
Pythium, Anthrachose
Uses:
Material - fiber
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Tropical-wet and dry, subtropical
Geographical Origin:
Mexico
 
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