Agave lophantha Schiede

Robust agave with many leaves that can become quite big with the proper care

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Heteracanthae

Diameter

up to 100cm

Inflorescence

Flower Color

pale grey-green to yellow

Flowering Time

Reproduction

suckers, seed

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Natural Location

Occurrence

Texas, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Puebla, Tamaulipas, Veracruz


Remarks

Quite variable species with a wide range

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



 

Young

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Various

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep totally dry


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