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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.

By: Cistus Nursery

Zn 7. Greenish yellow central band. Spiny.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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By: Far Out Flora

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By: Little Prince of Oregon

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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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