Agave delamateri Hodgson & Slauson

Quite possibly a cultivated plant, introduced by Indians. Has sometimes nice cross-bands and an attractive light blue-grey color. Likes a sunny place with lots of wind

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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First Description


Haseltonia 3: 130-140, 1995




Synonyms


Agave repanda Trelease ex Gentry (1982)
    (nom. inval., Art. 34.1c)




Literature


Parker, K. C. et al.: Genetic Consequences of Pre-Columbian Cultivation for Agave murpheyi and A. delamateri (Agavaceae), 2007




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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Ditepalae

Diameter

up to 80cm

Inflorescence

250-350cm

Flower Color

pale crème

Flowering Time

Reproduction

suckers, seed(?)

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Arizona

 

Rocky to sandy, south-oriented arroyos. Hot and dry in the summer. Cool and rather humid in the winter


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Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

 

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep slightly moist


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness