Agave parryi var. parryi Engelmann

One of the visually appealing Agaves which forms with good keeping beautiful, perfect spheres. Needs lots of space for this

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Parryanae

Diameter

up to 100cm

Inflorescence

250-450cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

April - June

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name

Mezcal


Natural Location

Occurrence

New Mexico, Arizona, Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, Guanajuato

 

Rocky, sunny locations, mostly at higher elevations


Remarks

Very variable complex with many forms which were originally described as own species





 

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep frost free

Soil

keep moderately moist


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