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    Also Known As

    • Agave desmettiana variegata
    • Variegated Smooth Agave

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' plant details

    Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chartreuse, green, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 desmettiana 'Variegata'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, chartreuse, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, clumping, container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, spineless, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright golden yellow edges on arching, fleshy leaves creates an elegant urn-like form that is a sensational focal point for the landscape or a large container. Foliage has tiny, marginal thorns.

    This plant has been grown in a 6 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry-root" (without soil).

    By: Dry Oasis Plants

    Agave desmettiana ‘Variegata’ is a gorgeous Agave variety featuring wavy, bright green leaves with gorgeous golden yellow edges. The thick, arching leaves are tipped with very sharp, reddish brown spikes. An easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    An urn shaped agave with a stout base and upright growing leaves with nice yellow margins. Great for landscape. Grows to about 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Rubbery green leaves edged in creamy yellow on plants 3' x 3' The lance like leaves are held in an upright manner making it a statuesque pot specimen.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • chartreuse
      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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