Agave potatorum

Agave potatorum 200 mm
Agave potatorum 300 mm
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Agave potatorum

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The lovely rosette-forming compact succulent agave potatorum has thick, meaty, and extremely prickly greyish-blue leaves. Once the plant reaches maturity, a solitary flower spike will produce red-tinged green flowers. works just as well in a statement pot, a mass planting, or in rockeries. grows to a height and width of around 50 cm. Any well-drained soil type will support plant growth and is tolerant to salt spray. Hail can cause leaf damage. Manually remove any old leaves. Offspring from puppies can be replanted. Best mulch is pebble mulch. When planting, use caution because this plant has sharp spikes.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency:

Soil: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally, trouble free

Mature height: 50 cm

Mature width: 50 cm

Suitable for shaping:

Colour: Bluish green with red spikes

Variegation: Yes

Size: Large

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Green, Red

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season:

Fruit: No

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