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Agave lophantha 'Splendida'

Also Known As

  • Agave univittata 'Splendida'
  • Splendida Hardy Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 10"-15"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Agave lophantha 'Splendida' plant details

Agave lophantha 'Splendida' is a fast-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave lophantha 'Splendida'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, compact, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave lophantha 'Splendida'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A brightly-colored, compact agave native to Mexico and south Texas that reaches no more than 12" tall and 18" wide. Dagger-like leaves are dark green with a light green interior stripe and possess serrated teeth along its margins. This exceptionally good-looking cultivar is great in pots and can be planted in mass for great effect. Can be planted in full or sun or light shade. Hardy to 0 degrees, USDA zone 7.
Zn 7. Greenish yellow central band. Spiny.

Gardening facts about Agave lophantha 'Splendida' plant

How to Grow Agave lophantha 'Splendida'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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