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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
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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
See other plant types of Agave for your garden
aka Agave americana 'Cornelius', Agave americana 'Marginata Aurea Monstrosa', Agave americana aureo-marginata, Agave americana aureo-marginata 'Cornelius'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
aka Agave montana 'Baccarat', Mountain Agave
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Agave aff. parryi var. couesii, Agave couesii, Agave parryi couesii, Agave parryi ssp. couesii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Agave wislizenni, Cabbage Head Agave
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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