Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu'

Also Known As

Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

10a-12

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Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu' plant details

Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu' 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 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 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rare, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu', which translates from Japanese as "white-centred thunder queen", is a very special variegated form of Agave isthmensis with short, thick, bluish foliage with ivory white centres. The pups form in the leaf axils rather than underground. This dwarf century plant makes a superb miniature specimen and is great as a houseplant. From the isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu' plant

How to Grow Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Shiro Nakafu'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- 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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