Photo of Agave geminiflora 'Spaghetti Strap' foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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Agave geminiflora 'Spaghetti Strap'

Also Known As

  • Spaghetti Strap Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Agave geminiflora 'Spaghetti Strap' plant details

Agave geminiflora 'Spaghetti Strap' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave geminiflora 'Spaghetti Strap'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave geminiflora 'Spaghetti Strap'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unusual agave has numerous long, narrow, arching and pliable leaves that develop into a dense, fountain of emerald green. Smaller growing and without spines, 'Spaghetti Strap' is striking in containers and not dangerous on the patio. Use as a houseplant in winter. Photo courtesty: Yucca Do Nursery.

Gardening facts about Agave geminiflora 'Spaghetti Strap' plant

How to Grow Agave geminiflora 'Spaghetti Strap'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - 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

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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