Agave, Century Plant, Maguey, Sierra Mixteca Agave
Agave oteroi
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | oteroi |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Felipe Otero, FO-076) |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
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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:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jun 9, 2007, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Talked to a field collector who has extensive experience with growing, collecting and identifying Agaves.. .he has seen these and A titanotas in the wild in the Oaxaca area and it is his opinion the two are most definitely the same species, though obviously extremes, but along a contineum seen in nature. The primary population of this Agave is only across a road from the Aloe titanota population, and among this population were many forms and transitional plants that had a significant variation in size and 'blueness', with some being indistinguishable from the A titanotas across the street. However, giving this one a different name, for cultivational purposes, is still a nice way to reflect their differences.. .but in terms of being a different species, that is not so clear. |
| Positive | On Feb 2, 2005, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: This plant is being labeled in many places as Agave titanota, which is not accurate. |
