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Agave lophantha 'Variegata'

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: lophantha (low-FAN-tha) (Info)
Cultivar: Variegata

Synonym:Agave univittata var. heteracantha

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
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Spacing:
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Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

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

Bloom Color:
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Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
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Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

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

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
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By cactus_lover
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By palmbob
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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive cvfela On Sep 5, 2007, cvfela from Camp Verde, AZ
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Appears as hardy as the non variegated. Have had young plants unharmed down to low teens. They take full sun and at least to 112 temps.

Regional...

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

Camp Verde, Arizona



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