Nice looking plant, and a relatively fast grower. I had not seen it in cultivation until a few years ago, but now it seems to be everywh...Read Moreere, and no longer a rare plant in nurseries specializing in succulents. I found from personal experience that young plants are prone to rot if overwatered, at least compared to most other Agaves species I have grown (not as prone as A victoriae-reginae, but more so than most others).
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral
I have not grown this plant. One of the most attractive agaves due to its stronely cross-barred silvery green leaves. It thrives dry and ...Read Morerocky locations that have good drainage. The bands become more pronounced in full sun.
One of the finest Agaves on the planet! Quite hardy, completely sun tolerant, and drop dead gorgeous.
Nice looking plant, and a relatively fast grower. I had not seen it in cultivation until a few years ago, but now it seems to be everywh...Read More
I have not grown this plant. One of the most attractive agaves due to its stronely cross-barred silvery green leaves. It thrives dry and ...Read More