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Agave chiapensis

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: chiapensis (chee-ah-PEN-sis) (Info)

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

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

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

Hardiness:
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:
Sun to Partial Shade

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

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Pale Green

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Succulent

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

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

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

By palmbob
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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Feb 22, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:

One of the greener agaves, though somewhat tropical in its needs (pretty frost tender, but survives in most areas of So Cal without a problem). Does OK in Phoenix, too. Suckers unlike the other bright green agave, Agave bovicornuta.



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