Agave macroacantha (Black-Spined Agave)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | macroacantha |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Southwestern North America on the barren rocky grounds of Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 120 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Small to medium-sized Agave. |
| ID Characteristic | Narrow blue leaves that are evenly spaced and radiate from the centre of the plant. |
| Propagation | Agave macroacantha can reproduce by seeds. |
| Cultivation | This is a dense clumping, low forming specimen with low watering needs and can be exposed to full sunlight. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Pheonix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Agave macroacantha is native to the barren rocky grounds of Mexico. |
Photographs
Awards
