Agave Species, Century Plant, Maguey
Agave karwinskii
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | karwinskii (kar-WINZ-kee-eye) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Agave bakeri |
| Synonym: | Agave corderoyi |
| Synonym: | Agave laxa |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
From bulbils
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 18, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: bright green agave with black teeth and very sharp terminal black spine- forms thin trunks up to 10'... used as fence posts in some areas of Mexico. |
