Agave obscura 'Red Skyline'

Also Known As

Red Skyline Obscure Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

8b-12

Agave obscura 'Red Skyline' plant details

Agave obscura 'Red Skyline' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse, green, red and variegated 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, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave obscura 'Red Skyline'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green, red and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave obscura 'Red Skyline'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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 obscura 'Red Skyline' plant

How to Grow Agave obscura 'Red Skyline'

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
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant