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Agave tequilana 'Tequila Sunrise'

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: tequilana (te-kee-lee-AH-na) (Info)
Cultivar: Tequila Sunrise

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Blue-Green
Chartreuse/Yellow
Smooth-Textured
Mottled
Veined
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is monocarpic
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ScottBB On Dec 16, 2007, ScottBB from Norwalk, CA wrote:

I've had a plant in the ground (southern California) for about 4 years. Full sun only rain water. Truly drought tolerant, less than 4 inches rain last year.

Positive thistlesifter On Sep 16, 2006, thistlesifter from Vista, CA wrote:

Robust and vigorous grower. Needs lots of space if growing with free roots. It is growing in partial shade on hillside with good drainage. This could be the centerpiece to a beautiful succulent garden. It is beginning to offset (suckers).

bob
:>)

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Mission Viejo, California
Norwalk, California
Vista, California
Boerne, Texas



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