Agave parrasana Berger

Small to medium sized, pretty frost-proof species, perfect for garden or pot, very symmetrical form with beautiful spines and pretty coloration

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Hibernicae

Diameter

up to 80cm

Inflorescence

up to 3m

Flower Color

pale yellow

Flowering Time

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name

Noah


Natural Location

Occurrence

Coahuila

 

Steep slopes in the Sierras west of Saltillo, oriented towards north and northwest. Rocky, half shady, very windy and in winter time chilly. Good drainage


Remarks

One of the most attractive plants of this group





 

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


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