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    Agave multifilifera

    Also Known As

    • Chahuiqui Century Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Agave multifilifera plant details

    Agave multifilifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. 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 multifilifera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave multifilifera

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 8.Thin dark green foliage with white stripes.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Full Sun to Part Shade. Outdoor. Greenish flowers with pinkish margins.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Agave multifilifera plant

    How to Grow Agave multifilifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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