Agave atrovirens var. atrovirens Karwinsky ex Salm-Dyck

Very broad-leaved, dangerously armed agave that can become very large with good care and is best planted in the garden

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Guatemalenses

Diameter

up to 250-400cm

Inflorescence

800-1200 cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

December - January

Reproduction

seed

Common Name

Maguey del cumbre, Maguey jabalin, Tepeme, Tuah


Natural Location

Occurrence

Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz


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Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep totally dry


Outdoor

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Hardiness