Agave 'Huasteca Giant'

Also Known As

Huasteca Giant Hardy Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

7b-11

Agave 'Huasteca Giant' plant details

Agave 'Huasteca Giant' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave 'Huasteca Giant'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Huasteca Giant'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Agave 'Huasteca Giant' plant

How to Grow Agave 'Huasteca Giant'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant