Flowers of up to half a metre develop on the branches, their colour varying from rose to pink. The rosettes die like the Agave after blossoming. They suffer in hot summer weather, especially if there is much humidity. No particular care is required. The plant will grow too much if there is excessive watering or use of fertiliser, making it weak and subject to rotting.
Reproduction is normally vegetative by cutting the numerous stolons growing near the main rosettes.
The powdery seeds are used to produce particular hybrids.