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    Agave pelona

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Agave pelona plant details

    Agave pelona is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave pelona

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and red
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave pelona

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This stunning geometric Agave from native to Sonora Mexico forms rounded single rosettes of deep green, red-tinged leaves up to 3ft. across. Tightly spaced leaves form an attractive dome shape, each tipped with a long cream colored apical spine. Tall narrow spike of deep red flowers to 10 ft. after many years. Full sun to light shade in gritty well drained soil. Cold hardy to 10 F. USDA zone 9a, 8b if kept winter dry.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Agave pelona plant

    How to Grow Agave pelona

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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