General Description | Medium sized Agave with sparse leaves in a rosette. |
ID Characteristic | Short fat deep green leaves with ghost white blend. |
Propagation | Moderately easy to propagate by seeds or by suckers. If available, remove the basal suckers in spring or early summer and let the cuttings dry for a few days before inserting in compost.
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Cultivation | Tends to be slower than the standard white-grey species plant. They do well in full sun or a lightly shaded area.
In winter, watering can be done once or twice every two months. There is no need to mist the leaves. It is theoretically hardy to -3° C, particularly when dry, but it is best to avoid severe freezing temperatures. It's heat tolerance is excellent. |
Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Limestone hills. |