Agave titanota [Rancho Tambero]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Agave titanota [Rancho Tambero] plant details

Agave titanota [Rancho Tambero] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with 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 titanota [Rancho Tambero]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave titanota [Rancho Tambero]

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: 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 hefty agave species that is relatively rare in collections. Large, wavy teeth along each leaf. An impressive and formidable looking agave with great architecture.