Agave marmorata Roezl

As far as the form is concerned it's not a very attractive agave but it has a very interesting coloration with extreme cross bands on the leaves. Seems to be difficult in cultivation

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Marmoratae

Diameter

up to 200cm

Inflorescence

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

January - March

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name

Pisomel, Huiscole, Maguey curandero


Natural Location

Occurrence

Oaxaca, Puebla


Remarks

Quite variable species, there exists probably a natural hybrid with Agave salmiana





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

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Various

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


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Hardiness