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Agave mckelveyana
Gentry
Rather small Agave which belongs to the not very attractive plants in this family. Prefers a stony soil with a good drainage. Also suitable for pot culture
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© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen
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Basic Data
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Subgenus |
Agave |
Section |
Deserticolae |
Diameter |
up to 40cm |
Inflorescence |
180-250cm |
Flower Color |
yellow |
Flowering Time |
June |
Reproduction |
suckers, seed |
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Natural Location
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Occurrence |
Arizona |
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Dry, rocky areas, east- to north-oriented. Rather humid during the winter, in the summer hot and dry |
Remarks
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Can be grown outside in Central Europe (with covering and good drainage)
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Young
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Adult
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Inflorescence
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Flower
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Various
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Various
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Indoor Summer
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Exposition |
sunny to half shady |
Watering |
moderately |
Indoor Winter
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Temperature |
keep over 6°C / 43°F |
Soil |
keep moderately moist |
Outdoor
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