Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: The juice from many species of agave can cause acute contact dermatitis that produces reddening and blistering lasting approximately one to two weeks. Itching may recur up to a year later without a visible rash. Dried parts of the plants can be handled sa |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow in shallow pots with a well draining, sterile mix; 50/50 organic/inorganic of coarse perlite, pumice; sphagnum peat or good compost. Avoid manures. Irrigate from below. Provide bright, indirect light and a transparent cover to retain moisture. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Other: Bulbils |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monocarpic |
Belovedhoneygirl | On May 28, 2019 | Obtained plant Purchased at ArtStone Co. with noID Confirmed ID with walter@ https://www.exotengarten-odenw... |
Kathy547 | On April 17, 2020 | Obtained plant |
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