Agave bracteosa S. Watson ex Engelmann

Beautiful ornamental plant for the pot. Can be planted out in the garden if the conditions are matching

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Choritepalae

Diameter

up to 80cm

Inflorescence

120-160cm

Flower Color

white to pale yellow

Flowering Time

June - August

Reproduction

seed, with age suckers

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Coahuila, Nuevo Leon

 

Steep limestone ridges with dense xerophytic vegetation, habitat mostly oriented to the north


Remarks

Very distinctive species





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep totally dry


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness

 

Various

Various

Various