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Agave bovicornuta

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: bovicornuta (boh-vy-kor-NOO-tuh) (Info)

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

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

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

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

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

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Evergreen
Bronze-Green
Smooth-Textured
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is monocarpic

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:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive baiissatva On Aug 9, 2009, baiissatva from Dunedin
New Zealand wrote:

Zone 9b coastal Otago.

Ive just bought one from the net and it's arrived in very poor condition, busted leaves, screamingly dry barerooted etc. I would rate it as 9/10 in extremis. I'll attempt to revive it and will report back on any success or otherwise.
Nice plant, hope it lives!

Neutral htop On Feb 8, 2005, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

The common name for this native Mexican agave is "cow horn agave". The central buds resemble cows' horns. The shiny light-green leaves have contrasting chestnut-brown spines and strong bud imprints.The newly unfurled leaves have a satin sheen and bright-red young teeth. I believe it grows about 4 feet high and 6 feet wide which is in conflict with the information above. A truly unique looking agave.

Positive palmbob On Feb 21, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Got this agave as a small seedling when it had bright bright green leaves and deep red marginal striping. ANd the surprise to me was it kept both traits as it grew into a large Agave. Fortunately it seems to be slow to sucker (in fact, I think it is a nonsuckering species) since it otherwise would have crowded out all the other plants in the area. Striking color for an agave and a wonderful landscape plant.

I have seen quite a number of these in Southern CAlifornia, growing from infancy to flowering adults. Perhaps this climate does not support their ultimate size potential, but never have I even seen one over 3' tall before flowering, though from Xenomorph's photo, I could believe that one is perhaps taller than 3'. Most plants here in So CAl flower at around 2.5'-3', some smaller. I certainly have never experienced one any wider than 4', though. Perhaps in a super hot climate... or perhaps a hybrid with A ferox?

Regional...

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

Chandler Heights, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Mission Viejo, California
Reseda, California
Thousand Oaks, California
Canton, Illinois
Austin, Texas



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