Agave isthmensis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-12"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

9a-12

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Agave isthmensis plant details

Agave isthmensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue 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 isthmensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave isthmensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
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

Agave isthmensis is a small colony-forming species that hails from the isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico. It forms amazing, greyish blue rosettes of foliage with rippled edges that looks like molten wax.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Compact and resilient, Agave Isthmensis is a petite succulent boasting rosettes up to 1? in size. Its powder-gray-blue leaves, measuring 4 to 5 inches in length and 2 to 3 inches in width, feature a subtly textured surface. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, this agave thrives in arid conditions, adding a touch of subtle elegance to any landscape. Embrace simplicity and hardiness with Agave Isthmensis, a resilient choice for those seeking easy-care succulents.

These plants are currently being sold as "plugs" since they were only recently planted in 4in nursery pots. You will receive a similar plant to the ones pictured here.

By: Dry Oasis Plants

Agave isthmensis is a smaller, compact Agave displaying short, broad, blue-grey leaves with prominent teeth and spine. Forms a colony by basal offshoots. This is 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.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Tiny, dwarf agave that resembles a tiny Agave parryi (artichoke agave) with nice, blue leaves. Creates offsets but each rosette doesn't get much bigger than 3-4" across.