Agave Montana..from the inside

I've seen some beautiful photographs of the imprints of Agave leaves..and a while ago I took a few pictures. Feel brave enough to post now

Does size matter? yes when it comes to Agaves

Whilst some of my small collection of Agaves are putting on growth , my  visit to my friend Chris's garden has put my plants size into perspective.  But it's no means a negative.

The positive from  this is that my plants could with care end up the mammoth sized Chris has achieved with his very special specimens. 

This is my Agave Montana, which currently  rules the roost sizewise, but as I said previously it's more of a pup. 

Now to Chris's Montana with his arm for reference..whooper!

Now my little scruffy Ovatifolia has some serious growing to do

and with luck to grow as Chris's Ovatifolia has. Its the reason I wanted one.

Agave Montana..unfurling at its own pace

Im sure Im not the only one who marvels at the imprints formed on new leaves and they slowly open.

This is from the Agave Montana which is growing at an impressive rate. But compared to a friend of mine its just a pup.