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Agave nizandensis

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: nizandensis

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

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

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

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

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral htop On Feb 9, 2005, htop from San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:

I have not grown this plant. A very unique agave species that has very soft and tender leaves. The leaves are a deep green. It produces many suckers forming clumps. It almost looks like a grass until examined close up. It grows best in the shade and can bloom after 4 years.


Regional...

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

Apache Junction, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona



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