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Agave 'Felipe Otero'

Also Known As

  • Agave felipe otero

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Agave 'Felipe Otero' plant details

Agave 'Felipe Otero' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave 'Felipe Otero'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Felipe Otero'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very special, sculptural agave that resembles a compact form of Agave titanota. Bright white margins of large teeth along each leaf, growing in an artichoke shape. Up to 30" across and great for pot culture as a solo specimen.

Gardening facts about Agave 'Felipe Otero' plant

How to Grow Agave 'Felipe Otero'

  • 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
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-4'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-48"

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Zones

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