Agave ornithobroma

Also Known As

Maguey Pajarito

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

9a-11

Agave ornithobroma plant details

Agave ornithobroma is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - 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 ornithobroma

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave ornithobroma

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wonderful, short-trunk forming species from subtropical western Mexico, these collections from Sinaloa at under 500' elevation -- did we say warm? Closely related to A. geminiflora, the 18" rosettes, with extremely narrow, flexible leaves of dark green, are beautifully framed by a gazillion curly white filifers or hairs. Quite happy with a fair amount of moisture; winter drought decreases chance of problems. We have had this in our garden, hardy for the last few years with luck. Really, it should be protected below the mid 20s °F, so best for mildest parts of the world or as fabulously small-scale container plants. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.

By: Cistus Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Agave ornithobroma

Photo of Agave ornithobroma foliage by plant lust

By: plant lust

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Agave ornithobroma plant

How to Grow Agave ornithobroma

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