Agave polianthiflora Gentry

Very suitable for pot culture since it stays little. With proper keeping a multileaved plant. No marginal teeth, attractive white bud-printing, and "hairy"

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Parviflorae

Diameter

up to 30cm

Inflorescence

120-180cm

Flower Color

rosa glaucous

Flowering Time

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name

Mescalito


Natural Location

Occurrence

Sonora, Sinaloa, Chihuahua

 

Widespread, mostly barren crevices or gently sloping rock ledges of volcanic origin. Lots of wind. Highland areas


Remarks

In habitat difficult to distinguish from Agave parviflora





 

Young

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Inflorescence

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Various

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Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


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