Agave americana ssp. protoamericana Gentry

Big ornamental plant which is believed to be the possible prototype of Agave americana

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Agave

Diameter

up to 250cm

Inflorescence

600-800cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

June - July

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, Texas


Remarks

Transiton to variety "americana" fluid





 

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep frost free

Soil

keep totally dry


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Hardiness