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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
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Agave desmettiana plant
How to Grow Agave desmettiana
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- bright shade - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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