Agave species [mini variegated]

Also Known As

Dwarf Variegated Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

9b-12

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Agave species [mini variegated] plant details

Agave species [mini variegated] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, 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 average, 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 species [mini variegated]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave species [mini variegated]

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Each leaf of this miniature Century Plant is broadly edged in a creamy white creating a nice contrast with the rich green at its heart creating a beautiful rosette of variegated foliage. This selection seems to be a true miniature and is great for smaller containers. Like most Agaves the Variegated Dwarf Century Plant will forgive if you forget to water it as it prefers for its soil to become dry between waterings. Use a well-draining, sandy soil when repotting. Mature plants readily produce offsets and can develop into a groundcovering mass of rosettes.

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How to Grow Agave species [mini variegated]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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