Agave cerulata


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
Speciescerulata
CategoryTropicals
OriginSouthwestern North America in the dry desert areas of Mexico and California.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height45 - 60 cm
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeCan be exposed to full sunlight with infrequent watering which makes it a good specimen for rock garden or other exposed location.
PropagationAllow cut surface to callous over before planting
CultivationA well drained soil suits this Agave best. It will grow fast if provided large amounts of water but is allowed to dry completely before watering again.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Pheonix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatThis specimen can be found growing in the dry desert areas of Mexico and California.

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