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Agave Desmettiana

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What is the plant

Agave desmetiana 'Variegata' (Variegated Smooth Agave) - This is a medium sized upright agave that forms an upright urn-shaped rosette with 3 foot long by 4 inch wide leaves terminating in sharp reddish-brown spines. The leaves are bright green with yellow variegation along the margins. Spines are minute or nonexistent along the margins. It is quick growing and often produces many offsets.

It can be invasive in southern Australia.

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Humidity

Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

Temperature

10°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Smooth agave has low water needs and is fairly drought resistant.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Trim the spines off the leaves if the plant is placed in a spot with lots of traffic.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    This plant only needs feeding during the spring and summer months.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Plant in full sun

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Sandy loam, a commercial cactus potting mix or a succulent potting mix works well.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Hardy to around 25° F

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  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    226 people already have this plant 48 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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