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Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba'

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na) (Info)
Cultivar: Mediopicta Alba

Synonym:Agave americana var. mediopicta f. alba

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °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:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Variegated
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
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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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ogrejelly On Jun 29, 2008, ogrejelly from Gilbert, AZ
(Zone 9b) wrote:

I was given this plant by a neighbor and just threw it in the ground. With water every three weeks it seems to do quite well in the Phoenix area. It produces a lot of pups and grows moderately fast.

Neutral cactus_lover On Nov 4, 2005, cactus_lover from FSD
(Pakistan)
(Zone 10b) wrote:

Varigated form with white stripes in centre of leaves.

Regional...

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

Gilbert, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Queen Creek, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Brisbane, California
Clayton, California
Fairfield, California
San Diego, California
Valley Springs, California
La Luz, New Mexico



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