Agave americana is often called the century plant. It looks like quite a classic agave plant, with rosettes and spiky leaves. Due to its massive size, it’s not great as an indoor plant.

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

To keep agave plants alive and healthy in colder climates ... ideally before the temperature drops to under 45°F at night and ...