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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Agave filifera var. schidigera displays compact, open rosettes of broad, succulent, dark green leaves edged with curly white fibers and marked with white stripes. An easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Be careful when handling this plant! Agave filifera var. schidigera has extremely sharp leaf tips!

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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

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