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Agave decipiens

Also Known As

Agave laxifolia
Agave spiralis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9a-11

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Agave decipiens plant details

Agave decipiens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave decipiens

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave decipiens

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A thinner, green leafed agave with large dark marginal teeth, sharp points and a nice, structural rosette. Florida coastal native, does well in high humidity and heavy summer rainfall. Salt tolerant. Low maintenance, large growing, offsets regularly.