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Agave ovatifolia
Also Known As
- Whale's Tongue Century Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 24"-48"
- W: 48"-60"
planting zones
- 7b-11
Agave ovatifolia plant details
Agave ovatifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and white 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 ovatifolia
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and white
- Mature size: 48 IN - 60 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave ovatifolia
- 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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Agave ovatifolia
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Gardening facts about Agave ovatifolia plant
How to Grow Agave ovatifolia
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
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
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- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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