Agave felgeri Gentry

Small, very distinct Agave with median stripe, rather few-leaved, without marginal teeth but weekly filiferous border which gives the plant a "hairy" appearance. Not very attractive. Suitable also for pot culture

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Littaea

Diameter

up to 50cm

Inflorescence

150-200cm

Flower Color

purple or crème

Flowering Time

January - March

Reproduction

many suckers, seed

Common Name

Mescalito


Natural Location

Occurrence

Sonora

 

Hills n the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). Dry and very hot. Very rocky, volcanic soil with good drainage. Little rain


Remarks

According to Gentry in the section "Filifera"





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep frost free

Soil

keep moderately moist


Outdoor

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