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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: Self fertile
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Sow in shallow pots with a well draining, sterile mix; 50/50 organic/inorganic of coarse perlite, pumice; sphagnum peat or good compost. Avoid manures. Irrigate from below by submerging in water to 1/2 height of pot. Provide bright, indirect light and a
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Offsets
Other: Bulbils
Pollinators: Self
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Monocarpic

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Common names
  • Garcia Mendoza's Agave
  • Century Plant
  • Maguey
  • Garcia Mendoza's Century Plant

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Location: South Bella Vista Drive, Tucson, AZ
Date: 2023-04-03
Based on the moderate edge teeth, size and white terminal spine,
Location: Queretaro, Mexico
Date: 2016-12-14
Uploaded by robertduval14
Location: Querétaro
Date: 2016-12-14
Location: Querétaro
Date: 2016-12-14
3 months old
Location: Cactus oase (The Netherlands)
Date: 2017-05-14
Location: Querétaro
Date: 2016-12-14

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