Agave vilmoriniana ‘Stained Glass’
variegated octopus agave
Variegated octopus agave has creamy yellow margins. Dynamic look; no thorns; spectacular bloom ends life.
 Altura | 3–4 pies |
|---|---|
 Ancho | 5–6 pies |
 Tolera | Sequía, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo – Moderado |
Agave plants are extremely drought tolerant on coastal California. This one will need a bit more than most, however, especially during summer. Deep bi-weekly watering in well drained soil is recommended during that time. | |
 Resiste hasta | 25 °F |
 Exposición | Sol parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Monocárpica, Escultural, Solitaria |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración, Necesita poco |
 Origen | México |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 13, 15–17, 19–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Almost all agave, including this one, are monocarpic, meaning that a head will grow larger and larger over time, building up energy, then send off a spectacular flower, after which it will decline and die. With pupping varieties, like this one, they grow from stolons at the base, constantly replacing the older bloomed-out heads with new ones, which then grow larger and flower, continuing the life cycle.
Interés especial
Blooms in 7-10 years and the flower is notable. The flower spike is 10-20 feet tall with hundreds of tiny golden hello flowers giving the entire spike a fluffy appearance. Afterward the spike sets with dozens of bulbils that can be replanted.
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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