Agave triangularis

Also Known As

Agave hanburyi
Agave horrida var. triangularis
Agave kerkhovei
Agave regelliana
Agave rigidissima
Triangle Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-11

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Agave triangularis plant details

Agave triangularis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse and green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave triangularis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave triangularis

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unusual agave, with 18-14" long, olive-green leaves, narrow and indeed, triangular (dagger-shaped), with a paler mid section. Small spines on the leaf margins, and an intimidating, 1" terminal spine, these stiff leaves radiating from the central rosette in an open, starburst pattern. Not known for blooming. Found in Mexico in both Puebla and Oaxaca, with little rainfall or winter frost, these are best in sun to part shade and good drainage with little summer water once established. A wonderful garden plant -- where spines won't hurt wandering friends -- where temperatures don't drop below 25 °F, mid USDA zone 9.