Agave flexispina Trelease

One of the less cultivated Agaves. Needs no special attention corresponding with the conditions at the natural location

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Ditepalae

Diameter

up to 70cm

Inflorescence

250-400cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

March - May

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas

 

East-oriented slopes, preferably on the flat hilltop clearings, thin pine forest, very rocky, dry, sunny


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Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

Various

Various

Various

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep totally dry


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness