Agave funkiana Koch & Bouché

For a plant out of the lechuguilla complex unexpectedly big. For sure very hardy concerning frost and heat.

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Heteracanthae

Diameter

up to 160cm

Inflorescence

400cm

Flower Color

pale green glaucous

Flowering Time

Reproduction

many suckers, seed

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi


Remarks

Historically not clearly derivable name (BU), should probably be placed as a synonym of Agave lechuguilla

Forms together with Agave albomarginata, Agave difformis, Agave lechuguilla and Agave lophantha a very variable complex



 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

 

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep totally dry


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness