Agave deserti var. simplex (Gentry) W.C. Hodgson & Reveal

Most attractive and broadest-leaved Agave in this plant group. Mediumsized. Watch for good drainage

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Deserticolae

Diameter

up to 80cm

Inflorescence

250-350cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

Reproduction

seed

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Arizona, Sonora

 

Hilly, quite dry regions in southern Arizona


Remarks

Often difficult to distinguish from Agave deserti ssp. deserti





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

Various

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness