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Agave colorata
Gentry
One of the most difficult to cultivate Agaves since the conditions at its location are hard to imitate. Prefers a stony soil with good drainage. In full sun with an attractive cross-zoning. Grows very slowly
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© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen
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Basic Data
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Subgenus |
Agave |
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Ditepalae |
Diameter |
up to 120cm |
Inflorescence |
150-250cm |
Flower Color |
yellow |
Flowering Time |
January - March |
Reproduction |
suckers, seed |
Common Name |
Mezcal ceniza |
Natural Location
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Occurrence |
Sonora, Sinaloa |
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Volcanic rocks in hot and dry zone. South-oriented locations with heavily cross-banded plants, north-oriented plants less intensively colored. Hard to imitate |
Remarks
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The plants in the mountains just north of Guaymas, Sonora, are also Agave colorata, not Agave fortiflora as mistakenly written by Gentry
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Inflorescence
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Various
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Various
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Various
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Various
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Indoor Summer
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Exposition |
sunny |
Watering |
moderately |
Indoor Winter
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Temperature |
keep over 12°C / 54°F |
Soil |
keep moderately moist |
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