Description

Beautiful succulent with rosettes of spiny-edged arching grey/green fleshy leaves. Each leaf has a broad creamy stripe down the centre and an extremely sharp terminal spine.

Height and Spread: 1.5 – 2m

Sun/Shade: Full sun

Soil Conditions: Free draining soil, add a third of grit.

Hardy/Winter protection: Frost hardy but must be kept dry in winter. Move into a greenhouse and do not water from October until spring.

Also known as Sentry plant, Century Plant.