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    • Photo of Agave ovatifolia foliage, form by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    Agave ovatifolia, deemed the Whale Tongue Agave, displays a medium-sized, symmetrical rosette of spreading, powdery green foliage with spiny edges. The leaves are broad and cupping.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Also known as the Whale's Tongue Agave. Large, broad blue leaves with marginal spines. Grows in a nice rosette/ artichoke shake. Great for landscape as it gets pretty large.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Full Sun. Outdoor. 10-14 foot tall spike with greenish yellow flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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

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