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    Agave nizandensis

    Also Known As

    • Agave nizadensis
    • Century Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Agave nizandensis plant details

    Agave nizandensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly 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, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave nizandensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and purple
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave nizandensis

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Mexican native, small growing spineless agave. Maximum size is 2 feet rosette. Offsets occasionally. Nice pinstripe running down the center of each leaf. Prefers protection from full, direct sun.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    This agave is rare in cultivation as well as the wild. It has long, narrow leaves with a pale stripe down the middle. In cooler temperatures or with some water stress plants can develop a beautiful red flush to the foliage. With its small size and limited spines this agave could make a great pot specimen and winter houseplant. Endemic to a small region in the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Agave nizandensis plant

    How to Grow Agave nizandensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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