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Agave inaequidens

Also Known As

  • Agave crenata
  • Agave inaequidens subsp. inaequidens

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Agave inaequidens plant details

Agave inaequidens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun 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 inaequidens

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, border plant, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, monocarpic, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave inaequidens

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

Gardening facts about Agave inaequidens plant

How to Grow Agave inaequidens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • 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
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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