Agave atrovirens var. mirabilis (Trelease) Gentry

Belongs worldwide to the largest agaves and is best planted in the garden

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Guatemalenses

Diameter

up to 400-500cm

Inflorescence

800-1000cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

November - January

Reproduction

rarely suckers, seed

Common Name

Maguey blanco, Maguey cenizo


Natural Location

Occurrence

Puebla, Veracruz


Remarks

Known only as a cultivated plant in Mexico. One of the biggest Agaves worldwide





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

 

 

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep totally dry


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness