Agave potrerana Trelease

Attractive, medium-sized Agave that occurs in the oak and pine forests of Northern Mexico

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Description

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Heteracanthae

Diameter

up to 200cm

Inflorescence

400-700cm

Flower Color

rosa to red or yellow

Flowering Time

Reproduction

very rarely suckers, seed

Common Name

Lechuguilla


Natural Location

Occurrence

Chihuahua, Coahuila


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Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

Various

Various

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness