Until the emergence of 8-foot truss go 30-40 years. Then the plant dies, while he has secured his rich offspring. In addition to pure green species has varieties kremavobeli or yellow stripes, or bands such as the edge of the leaves. Even in a large bowl thick fleshy leaves can reach a length exceeding one meter.

In addition to widespread green type, and meet a variety with yellow stripes or kremavobeli. Its leaves are fleshy and juicy, and the end is pointed like needles. Color is pale green with yellow stripes on the edge and red tops. The main plant species are Agave bovicornuta and Agave parryi. The first is a native of Mexico and is two times less than its more popular sibling.