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Agave capensis
Gentry
Not very attractive Agave, probably only for the serious collector of any interest. Small edition of Agave aurea with quite narrow and irregularly growing leaves. Few-leaved, mediumsized, sunny and windy location
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© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen
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Basic Data
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Subgenus |
Agave |
Section |
Campaniflorae |
Diameter |
up to 80-120cm |
Inflorescence |
180-350cm |
Flower Color |
yellow |
Flowering Time |
January - March |
Reproduction |
axillary buds, seed |
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Natural Location
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Occurrence |
Baja California Sur |
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Very barren, rocky, mostly north-oriented locations along the Pacific. "Feeds" partly on morning fog/dew |
Remarks
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Should be kept as a subspecies of Agave aurea. Froms grass-shaped groups
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Inflorescence
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Various
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Various
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Indoor Summer
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Exposition |
sunny |
Watering |
moderately |
Indoor Winter
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Temperature |
keep over 12°C / 54°F |
Soil |
keep moderately moist |
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