Agave asperrima ssp. asperrima Jacobi

One of the characteristic plants of the Chihuahuan desert, rather inconspicuous, broad-leaved. Reproduces itself quickly with many suckers

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Agave

Diameter

up to 120-200cm

Inflorescence

300-400cm

Flower Color

yellow

Flowering Time

February - April

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Chihuahua, Durango, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas


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Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

 

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep frost free

Soil

keep totally dry


Outdoor

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Hydration

Hardiness