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

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.

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

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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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