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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
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
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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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 14"-16"
Width: 22"-26"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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