Agave aktites Gentry

Not a very attractive plant for the garden or the glasshouse. Rarely seen in culture

© Julia Etter & Martin Kristen

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Description

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Viviparae

Diameter

up to 120cm

Inflorescence

180-350 cm

Flower Color

pale yellow

Flowering Time

February - April

Reproduction

suckers, seed

Common Name


Natural Location

Occurrence

Sonora, Sinaloa

 

Sandy dune area on the coast of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)


Remarks

Should be combined with Agave vivipara





 

Young

Adult

Inflorescence

Flower

Various

Various

Various

 

 


Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny to half shady

Watering

plenty


Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 12°C / 54°F

Soil

keep moderately moist


Outdoor

Sun Tolerance

Hydration

Hardiness