Agave ocahui var. ocahui Gentry

Attractive, small to mediumsized Agave without teeth. Belongs to the "cliff hanger" Agaves which are difficult to visit. Suitable for pot culture

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Inermes

Diameter

up to 100cm

Inflorescence

250-350cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

April - May

Reproduction

very rarely suckers, seed

Common Name

Ocahui, Ojahui, Amolillo


Natural Location

Occurrence

Sonora

 

Sharp-edged limestone massifs and vertical cliffs in mountains of volcanic origin, coll in the winter, a lot of water in late summer, lots of wind


Remarks

Very easily to distinguish species





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

Various

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 12°C / 54°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

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Hardiness