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Agave sisalana 'Mediopicta' plant details
Agave sisalana 'Mediopicta' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, gold and variegated foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave sisalana 'Mediopicta'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and variegated
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave sisalana 'Mediopicta'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Agave sisalana 'Mediopicta' plant
How to Grow Agave sisalana 'Mediopicta'
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun -dappled shade
- regular -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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