Agave, Century Plant

Agavecaribaeicola

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Synonym
Agave caribaea
Agave grenadina
Agave medioxima
Agave unguiculata
Agave ventum-versa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Reseda, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | positive

This is a massive agave from the Caribbean Islands... grows up to 8' in diameter.. Has light, bright green leaves, smallish marginal teet...Read More

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