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Agave titanota
Rancho Tambor Agave
Origin: Native to the limestone hills in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Agave |
| Species |
| titanota |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9A - 11 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c |
| Height |
| 30 - 60 cm |
| Spread |
| 60 - 90 cm |
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| General Description |
| Medium sized Agave with sparse leaves in a rosette. |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Short fat deep green leaves with ghost white blend. |
| Habitat |
| Limestone hills. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| 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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