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    Agave desmettiana

    Also Known As

    • Agave desmetiana
    • Dwarf Agave
    • Smooth Agave

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 30"-36"
    • W: 36"-48"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Agave desmettiana plant details

    Agave desmettiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave desmettiana

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave desmettiana

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Semi-hardy, may need protection in winter. Partial to Full Shade. The Pale Yellow Flowers are organized in a 8 to 10 feet tall panicle. Outdoor/Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Green leaves with vigorous points, vase-shaped to 36"h. Hardy to 28 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Agave desmettiana plant

    How to Grow Agave desmettiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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