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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

    Agave multifilifera is related to A. filifera and also has chalky white markings on the leaves but with more curling white hairs on the leaf edges forming impressive rosettes. It forms medium-sized to large rosettes up to 3 feet tall and wide. It hails fr

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    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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