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Agave pelona
Gentry
One of our personal favorites. Very beautiful, multileaved, mediumsized Agave. Deep green leaves without marginal teeth but with very prominent light colored spine. Suitable for pot culture. Difficult in culture
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© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen
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Basic Data
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Subgenus |
Littaea |
Section |
Heteracanthae |
Diameter |
up to 80cm |
Inflorescence |
250-350cm |
Flower Color |
dark red |
Flowering Time |
February - March |
Reproduction |
seed |
Common Name |
Mezcal pelón |
Natural Location
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Occurrence |
Sonora |
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Very dry, rocky limestone massifs, a lot of wind |
Remarks
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In habitat similar to Agave ocahui, belongs probably into the section "Serrulatae" but very differing seed
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Very distinctive species, blood-red flowers
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Adult
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Various
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Various
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Various
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Various
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Various
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Indoor Summer
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Exposition |
sunny |
Watering |
plenty |
Indoor Winter
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Temperature |
keep over 6°C / 43°F |
Soil |
keep totally dry |
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