General Plant Information (Edit)
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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Common names
  • Agave
  • Century Plant
  • Maguey

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Location: Meadowlark Botanical Garden, Vienna, Virginia, US
Date: 2021-07-23
Joe Hoak agave (Agave 'Joe Hoak'). Known as Agave desmettiana 'Jo
Location: February, 2024
Date: 2024-02-25
Location: Meadowlark Botanical Garden, Vienna, Virginia, US
Date: 2021-07-23
Joe Hoak agave (Agave 'Joe Hoak'). Known as Agave desmettiana 'Jo
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2018-05-29

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