Agave pelona (Mescal Pelon)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
Speciespelona
CategoryTropicals
OriginSouthwestern North America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°F)50
Height1.2 - 1.8 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeThe plant has spines and sharp tips, use with caution.
CultivationAgave pelona requires very little water and can tolerate direct sunlight.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Pheonix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatThis specimen thrives on dry, rocky limestone slopes.

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