Agave schidigera 'Black Widow'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8a-11

Agave schidigera 'Black Widow' plant details

Agave schidigera 'Black Widow' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer chartreuse and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave schidigera 'Black Widow'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and purple blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, compact, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave schidigera 'Black Widow'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. Dark green leaves with silver markings.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A compact selection of this native of western Mexico. The dark green leaves are rigid, widest in the center and narrowing to a sharp spine, with silvery markings and showy filifers along the edges. Plants can reach 1 ft tall x 18” wide forming dense symmetrical rosettes that rarely offset. Lean soil and full sun are fine in coastal climates; protection from hottest afternoon sun is important inland. Prefers regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8. Also makes a charming container plant.

By: Cistus Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Agave schidigera 'Black Widow'

Photo of Agave schidigera 'Black Widow' close-up, form by Mark and Gaz

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By: Mark and Gaz

Photo of Agave schidigera 'Black Widow' foliage by Danger Garden

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Gardening facts about Agave schidigera 'Black Widow' plant

How to Grow Agave schidigera 'Black Widow'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- chartreuse
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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