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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Deer Resistant
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
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Bacanora
  • Ixtli de Mexico
  • Maguey Divino
  • Theometl de Mexico
  • Century Plant

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Location: San Antonio, Texas
Date: 2022-04-04
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Location: Baja California
Date: 2016-11-22
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Location: Egypt
Location: Botanic Garden La Concepcion Malaga
Date: 2017-05-20
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