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Agave filifera var. schidigera 'White Stripe'
Also Known As
- Maguey Century Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-20"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 8a-12
Agave filifera var. schidigera 'White Stripe' plant details
Agave filifera var. schidigera 'White Stripe' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. 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 filifera var. schidigera 'White Stripe'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave filifera var. schidigera 'White Stripe'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 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
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Gardening facts about Agave filifera var. schidigera 'White Stripe' plant
How to Grow Agave filifera var. schidigera 'White Stripe'
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
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
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
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
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- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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