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 is perfect for container culture and makes a great houseplant in the winter for a sunny windowsill. A sport of 'Kissho Kan'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Agave potatorum 'Desert Diamond' plant

How to Grow Agave potatorum 'Desert Diamond'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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