Agave potatorum 'Desert Diamond'

Also Known As

Desert Diamond Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Agave potatorum 'Desert Diamond' plant details

Agave potatorum 'Desert Diamond' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave potatorum 'Desert Diamond'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave potatorum 'Desert Diamond'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Agave 'Desert Diamond' has green leaves with bright cream and prominent margins form a round rosette. The tiny cinnamon brown marginal and terminal spines emerge yellow, transition to light brown, and then finally age to cinnamon brown. This small agave i