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Agave shawii ssp. shawii
Engelmann
Small variation of this group. Beautifully spherical and because of its size perfectly suitable for pot culture. Prefers a warm place. Freely suckering
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© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen
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Basic Data
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Subgenus |
Agave |
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Umbelliflorae |
Diameter |
up to 80cm |
Inflorescence |
200-300cm |
Flower Color |
yellow |
Flowering Time |
April - May |
Reproduction |
rarely suckers, seed |
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Natural Location
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Occurrence |
California, Baja California Norte |
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Hill country, mostly west- to north-oriented, on the Pacific Coast, instead of rain most of the times morning fog and dew, sandy soil |
Remarks
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Very variable species regarding practically all features
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Inflorescence
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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 |
moderately |
Indoor Winter
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Temperature |
keep over 12°C / 54°F |
Soil |
keep moderately moist |
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