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 from the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sinaloa at high elevations. Potentially hardy in coastal BC in sharp drainage and protected from rain.

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

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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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