Agave species

Also Known As

Dwarf Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 5"-18"

planting zones

9a-12

Agave species plant details

Agave species is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in 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 species

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave species

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The thick blue-green succulent leaves are held in a tight rosette. This is a very dwarf species spreading by suckers and eventually creating a dense mass of these miniature century plants. A tough indoor plant and great for mixed container gardens.

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How to Grow Agave species

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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