Height:

12.0-14.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-20.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

9,10

Foliage Color:

Green shades Yellow shades Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Formal Modern Rock Garden

Other Features:

Container Drought Tolerant Attractive Foliage Small

Origin:

Native to North America

Growing Temperature:

68 - 75° F

Holding Temperature:

60-65° F

Soil PH:

6.2-6.8

EC (What is EC?):

1.0-1.25 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed once every two weeks with a light 100 ppm drench of liquid fertilizer.
Do not over feed.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Avoid cold temperatures.

Pests & Diseases:

Avoid wet conditions as this leads to crown and root rots.

Potting & Timing:

Plant small plugs into 1 quart pots in early summer.
Use a growing media with extremely good drainage.
Agave are very slow growers. Expect them to take 14 - 16 weeks to fill out the container.

Moisture:

Agave prefer slightly dry to moderate moisture.
Do not overwater.

Planting Level:

Crown even with soil line.

Lighting:

Provide high light levels.
Supplemental lighting is recommended for the winter holding period to prevent plant stretch.

Other Comments:

Be careful when handling Agave as the plants contain extremely sharp tips at the end of the foliage.

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