Agave durangensis Gentry

This Agave can become large with enough water and if planted out. Attractive leaves with sometimes very prominent teats. Already very attractive as a young plant

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Ditepalae

Diameter

up to 180cm

Inflorescence

250-450cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

April - May

Reproduction

rarely suckers, seed

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Natural Location

Occurrence

Durango, Zacatecas

 

East- to north-oriented slopes with rocky-sandy but lightly rich soil mostly of weathered rock. Windy and in the half shadow


Remarks

Looks like Agave shrevei but is normally green to grey-green and taller





 

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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


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