Agavaceae

Agave americana 'Marginata' Variegated Century Plant

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Beaucarnea recurvata: Ponytail palm

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert and Drew C. McLean

Agave angustifolia Century Plant, Variegated Caribbean Agave

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document is about the variegated Caribbean agave (Agave angustifolia), a striking plant known for its green leaves with bright white margins. It details the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, and leaf structure, as well as its growth requirements such as light, soil, and water needs. The document also covers the plant’s uses in landscaping, highlighting its suitability for rock gardens and as an accent plant. Additionally, it addresses the plant’s hardiness and invasive potential, noting that it is not recommended for cultivation due to its invasive nature. Original publication date September 1999.

Agave attenuata Spineless Century Plant

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Dracaena reflexa Reflexed Dracaena

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of the Dracaena reflexa, commonly known as reflexed dracaena. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, leaf arrangement, and growth rate. The document highlights its suitability for indoor and outdoor use, noting its high drought tolerance and preference for partial sun. Additionally, it mentions the plant’s ornamental features, such as its dark green leaves and multi-trunked stems, and its general availability within its hardiness range. The document also addresses the plant’s non-invasive nature and its resistance to pests. Original publication date October 1999.

Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana' Corn Plant, Fragrant Dracaena

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Yucca aloifolia Spanish Bayonet

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

The publication provides an overview of the Spanish bayonet, a dramatic landscape plant known for its dark green, stiff, dagger-like leaves and bright white blossoms. This plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11 and is highly tolerant of salt, making it ideal for seaside plantings. The document discusses its growth habits, including its ability to form multi-stemmed clumps and its preference for full sun to partial shade. It also covers maintenance tips, such as removing the sharp-needled tips for safety, and highlights its use as an accent plant in gardens. First published Oct. 1999.  

Yucca gloriosa Spanish Dagger, Moundlily Yucca

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This publication provides an overview of the Spanish dagger, a striking landscape plant known for its blue-grey to green, drooping leaves and slightly reddish-tinged, white, fragrant blossoms that appear in late spring or early summer. This plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11 and is highly tolerant of salt, making it ideal for seaside plantings. The document discusses its growth habits, including its ability to form attractive clumps and its preference for full sun to partial shade. It also covers maintenance tips, such as removing the sharp-needled tips for safety, and highlights its use as an accent plant in gardens. First published Oct. 1999. 

Yucca filamentosa Adam's Needle

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of Adam’s needle, a slow-growing native plant found in the southeastern United States. This evergreen shrub features sharp, spine-tipped leaves with filamentous threads along the margins and can grow up to 3 feet tall. In summer, it produces a tall, showy flower spike with white blossoms. Adam’s needle thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7B through 10, preferring well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. The document highlights its uses in landscaping as a specimen plant, ground cover, or border accent, and notes its high drought tolerance and minimal pest issues. First published Oct. 1999. 

Yucca gigantea: Spineless Yucca

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Dracaena thalioides Lance Dracaena, Dwarf Dracaena

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Dracaena deremensis Dracaena

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of Dracaena deremensis, a tropical plant suitable for low-maintenance container culture or specimen planting in shaded landscapes. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, leaf color, and soil tolerances. The document also discusses its uses, propagation methods, and pest resistance. Dracaena deremensis is noted for its shade tolerance, making it a good houseplant, and is generally available within its hardiness range. The cultivar ‘Warneckii’ is highlighted for its distinctive broad stripe along each margin.

Cordyline terminalis Ti Plant

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of the ti plant (Cordyline terminalis), highlighting its ornamental features and growing requirements. The ti plant is known for its colorful, flexible leaves that range from light greens and pinks to dark reds. It thrives in full sun or partial to deep shade and requires fertile, well-drained soil. The plant is suitable for various uses, including as a houseplant, in containers, or as an accent in outdoor landscapes. It is generally available within its hardiness range and can be propagated easily by cuttings. The document also notes potential issues such as sensitivity to pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999. 

Yucca gigantea 'Variegata': Variegated Spineless Yucca

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.