Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: desmettiana (de-smet-ee-AY-na) (Info)
Synonym:Agave desmetiana
Synonym:Agave miradorensis
Synonym:Agave regeliana
Synonym:Agave ananassoides
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Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
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
From bulbils
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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