Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Quadricolor Century Plant is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Very low water. 1x per 2 weeks dry season maximum. ZERO supplemental irrigation during rainy season June-October MANDATORY. Standing water causes fatal root rot.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Very light balanced slow-release if any. Over-fertilization causes soft growth susceptible to rot.
Schedule: February very light balanced fertilizer — once yearly only or skip entirely. Adapted to low-nutrient soils.
Tolerancia a la Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 2–3 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 3–4 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- slow
- Demanda de Agua
- 1/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 7, 8, 9, 10a, 10b
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 9/10
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Quadricolor Century Plant grow in South Florida?
Quadricolor Century Plant has a slow growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Quadricolor Century Plant safe for pets?
Quadricolor Century Plant is not safe for pets. Sharp spines and leaf edges — physical injury risk to pets. Agave sap contains saponins — GI irritation if ingested. Not appropriate in pet access areas.
How much water does Quadricolor Century Plant need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Quadricolor Century Plant is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Quadricolor Century Plant tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Quadricolor Century Plant has high salt tolerance (7/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Quadricolor Century Plant available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Quadricolor Century Plant is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. NOT FLEPPC.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Moderate Broward availability from specialty nurseries.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Popular in Palm Beach County xeriscape and rock garden designs.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Suitable for inland Collier County xeriscape gardens.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed but LIMITED availability and LIMITED suitability in Monroe County. Not recommended for Keys coastal sites.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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