Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Agave attenuata - Foxtail Agave
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Description:
Agave attenuata, commonly known as Foxtail Agave, is a stunning architectural succulent featuring soft, broad, blue-green leaves that form a symmetrical rosette. Unlike many other agaves, it has smooth, spineless foliage, making it a safer choice for pathways and garden borders. Its dramatic, curved flower spike and sculptural form make it a standout in contemporary, coastal, and drought-tolerant landscapes.
Flowers:
A tall, arching flower spike resembling a foxtail appears on mature plants (usually after several years), bearing clusters of greenish-yellow flowers. After flowering, the main rosette dies, but pups around the base continue to grow.
Foliage:
Broad, smooth, pale blue-green leaves grow in rosettes, arching gracefully without spines or sharp edges. The soft, sculptural look adds elegance to dry gardens.
Fruit:
After flowering, the plant may produce small bulbils (plantlets) on the flower spike, which can be propagated.
Form & Size:
Forms a rosette up to 1–1.2m tall and 1–2m wide. With age, it may form a short trunk, giving it a tree-like appearance.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Prefers full sun to part shade.
- Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.
- Climate: Excellent for subtropical, coastal, and Mediterranean climates. Tolerates light frost and heat.
- Watering: Very drought-tolerant. Water occasionally during extended dry periods.
Uses:
- Ideal for rockeries, dry gardens, and succulent landscapes.
- Perfect in pots or as a sculptural accent in modern and coastal gardens.
- Works well in mass planting or as a low-maintenance focal point.
Maintenance:
- Extremely low-maintenance.
- Remove spent flower stalks and old leaves as needed.
- Pups can be removed and replanted to propagate new plants.
Notes:
- Spineless leaves make it child and pet-friendly.
- Fire-retardant and ideal for low-water landscaping.
- Avoid overwatering or poor drainage to prevent root rot.
Companion Plants:
Pairs beautifully with Aloe, Yucca, Euphorbia, and ornamental grasses for a bold, water-wise landscape.
Common Name: Foxtail Agave
Botanical Name: Agave attenuata
Family: Asparagaceae
Origin: Mexico
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
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- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
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