Agave utahensis ssp. kaibabensis (McKelvey) Gentry

Attractive, mediumsized Agave with prominent teeth. Not very good suited for pot culture. Good drainage and lots of wind necessary. Difficult in culture

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Littaea

Section

Urceolatae

Diameter

up to 100cm

Inflorescence

250-350cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Arizona, Utah

 

Mostly north-oriented, cooler highlands with a lot of wind. More often water and occasioanlly a little snow


Remarks

Most robust ssp. of Agave utahensis





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

 

 

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

moderately


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep frost free

Soil

keep moderately moist


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