Agave impressa Gentry

One of the most beautiful Agaves that exist. Very difficult in culture

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Heteracanthae

Diameter

up to 100cm

Inflorescence

250-350cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

Reproduction

seed

Common Name

Masparillo


Natural Location

Occurrence

Sinaloa, Nayarit

 

Very hot lowlands zone with little rain in the winter and heavy rains in the summer. Conditions difficult to imitate. Half shadow, mostly east-oriented locations. Prominent coloring in south-oriented plants


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Inflorescence

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 12°C / 54°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


Outdoor

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