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Agave missionum

Also Known As

Agave morrisii
Agave portoricenis
Agave vivipara
Corita
Eggers' Century Plant
Maguey

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

9b-11

Agave missionum plant details

Agave missionum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 missionum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave missionum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Agave vivipara displays large, open rosettes of spear-like, blue-green leaves on short trunks. Forms many offsets. An easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Be careful when handling this plant! Caribbean Agave has extremely sharp leaf tips!