The agave, also known as fenugreek, dragon tongue palm, etc., for the asparagus family Agave perennial herbaceous plants, is the ornamental plants in the southern urban garden and green belt. There are many varieties of agave, typically gold-rimmed agave, silver-rimmed agave, crown of benevolence, etc., then, which is a good variety of agave? In fact, each variety of agave has its own characteristics, of which the gold-edged agave and silver-edged agave are the most ornamental value and most popular. The following is an introduction to the typical varieties of common agave.

Photo: Gold Edge Agave

A. Gold Edge Agave

Golden Edge Agave is a perennial evergreen herb. Native to the desert areas of the Americas, now cultivated in the garden, distributed in southwest and south China, is a very good ornamental plants.

Photo: Silver Edge Agave

Silver Edge Agave

Silver Edge Agave is a variant of Agave, a perennial plant of the genus Agave. The leaves are arranged in a rosette, usually 30-40, sometimes 50-60, with silvery-white stripes on the leaf margin. The capsule is oblong, about 5 centimeters long. Very few bead buds are produced on the inflorescence after flowering. Native to the American tropics, China's southern and southwestern provinces and regions are often introduced into cultivation.

Photo: Emerald Plate

Three, Emerald Plate

Emerald Plate for the Agave family Agave spp. with obvious stems, stems from 25 to 50 centimeters long, green fleshy leaves are large, plump, soft, the edge of the thornless, with a very good ornamental value, is native to Mexico Eastern Jalisco.

Photo: Jen's Crown

Four, Jen's Crown

Jen's Crown, also known as Yenliu, fleshy leaves are arranged in a rosette, with a narrowly elliptical upper part of the leaf blade, pointed at the tip, bearing sharp, dark brown, thick spines, and dark brown horny layer at the upper part of the leaf margin.

Photo: Auspicious Crown Brocade

V. Auspicious Crown Brocade

Auspicious Crown Brocade is a variant of "Lei Guang", a succulent from the genus Agave in the family Agaveaceae. Fleshy leaves arranged in a rosette shape, radial clusters, its leaves are many, dense growth, auspicious crown brocade for horticultural varieties, like warm, humid and sunny environment, drought-resistant, not hardy. Growing period can be placed in bright light maintenance, otherwise it will cause the plant loose.

Picture: five-color Bandai Kam

Six, five-color Bandai Kam

Five-color Bandai Kam, also known as five-color Bandai, five-color Bandai, for the Agave family Agave perennial succulent plants, for horticultural varieties, its contrasting leaf color, bright and rich in change, is the precious variety of Agave. It is a precious variety of agave, suitable for potted ornamental plants, arranged in the living room, hall, balcony, etc., fashionable and natural, unique effect.

Photo: Ghost Foot

Seven, Ghost Foot

Ghost Foot, also known as the Arrow Mountain snow, _ snow, snow reed grass, also known as the Victoria Agave, Queen Agave, Queen Agave, Agave perennial fleshy herbs for the Agave family Agave. Ghost foot paw although no gorgeous flowers, but the plant shape is beautiful, hard leaves, is one of the most attractive varieties of succulents.