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Agave datylio var. vexans

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: datylio var. vexans

Synonym:Agave vexans

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Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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

Hardiness:
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:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time:
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is monocarpic
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From bulbils

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

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Gardeners' Notes:

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

I have not grown this plant. Common Name: Mescalillo

Neutral palmbob On Jul 18, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:

Bright green clump of visciously sharp spines- very drought tolerant, but don't plant close to paths.

Regional...

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

Phoenix, Arizona



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