Agave vilmoriniana Berger

Very attractive plant for the garden. Not very suitable for pot culture

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Description

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Inermes

Diameter

up to 200cm

Inflorescence

300-400cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

March - May

Reproduction

bulbils and seed

Common Name

Amole


Natural Location

Occurrence

Sonora, Sinaloa, Durango, Nayarit, Jalisco, Chihuahua, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes

 

Mostly north-oriented, vertical, shady, volcanic cliffs. Becomes yellowish-green in full sun


Remarks

"Octopus"-Agave

Easily distinguishable species



 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness