Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: The juice from many species of agave can cause acute contact dermatitis that produces reddening and blistering lasting approximately one to two weeks. Itching may recur up to a year later without a visible rash. Dried parts of the plants can be handled sa |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow agave seeds in planting pots or trays containing at least half of perlite or pumice and half peat moss or aged compost. Bury the seeds only about ¼ to ½ inch below the surface. Water from below. Put the seeds in an area receiving filtered sunlight w |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Other: Bulbils |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monocarpic |
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