Agave parryi var. couesii (Engelmann ex Trelease) Kearney & Peebles

One of the visually appealing Agaves which forms with good keeping beautiful, perfect spheres. Needs lots of space for this

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Parryanae

Diameter

up to 60cm

Inflorescence

250-350cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

June - July

Reproduction

seed, rarely suckers

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Arizona

 

Rocky to rich soil, in full sun or half shadow, mostly higher elevations. Tolerates snow for a very short time


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Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep frost free

Soil

keep slightly moist


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness