Agave palmeri Engelmann

One of the widely spreaded Agaves which can become large with good keeping. Unproblematic

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Ditepalae

Diameter

up to 120cm

Inflorescence

250-400cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

November - December

Reproduction

rarely suckers, seed

Common Name

Lechuguilla


Natural Location

Occurrence

Arizona, New Mexico, Sonora, Chihuahua

 

Different locality conditions due to its wide range. A lot of wind


Remarks

Very variable species





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

Various

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep totally dry


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness