[babe]

i have this bush in my front garden, was only little when i planted it but has grown well.

he survived being run over twice last summer, so must be pretty strong.

its now had loads of little babies, was just wondering what to do with the new little ones. or what happens if i just leave them

[WG.]

Is it an agave?

[babe]

thats the word i was looking for.

[WG.]

Make  mezcal !

[babe]

is that like a meze, coz it really doesnt look very tasty.

[WG.]

is that like a meze, coz it really doesnt look very tasty.

No - much more fun.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mezcal

[babe]

ok a drink with a worm in it....anyone else know what i can do with these bushes  

[WG.]

You can leave them where they are if you want a multi-clump.  If you want to move the little 'uns, I reckon it'd be a simple matter of potting up.  They are accustomed to long periods of drought.

[Selkie]

My Mum has one in her garden too Babe (in a big pot)

She pots up the little babies and gives them to friends

[babe]

might try that, theres loads of them, last year i pulled them out and threw them away. its a shame to waste them.

[Cynara]

Hey babe, have you seen how much they charge for Agaves that size in a garden centre? They call them Century Plants because they take so long to grow. Definitely don't chuck out the young 'uns, they're beautiful

[babe]

ohh how much ?......  wheres the shovel??

[Sally A]

Is that the plant you can split open and wipe the sap on bleeding cuts to stop bleeding?

Or am I getting mixed up with aloe vera?

[WG.]

Is that the plant you can split open and wipe the sap on bleeding cuts to stop bleeding?

Or am I getting mixed up with aloe vera?

Noooooo!  Sap is nasty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave

[babe]

Is that the plant you can split open and wipe the sap on bleeding cuts to stop bleeding?

Or am I getting mixed up with aloe vera?

thats aloe vera