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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

9b-12

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Agave pumila plant details

Agave pumila is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. 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 pumila

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave pumila

USDA Zones: 9b - 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An adorable dwarf agave that may be one of the smallest. Petite little rosettes around 2-3" across. Will stay in this small juvenile form for many years in a pot. If given room to grow, could reach 6" across at most. Nice greenish blue coloring, and produces offsets.

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Gardening facts about Agave pumila plant

How to Grow Agave pumila

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
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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