It should be mentioned that A. pumila has a dimorphic appearance.
The first 8-12 years is stays small with few thick leaves and ...Read Morea diameter of only up to ~ 8".
When planted in a big pot or in the ground it matures thereafter and changes to a plant of about 20" in diameter with leaves 12-16" long!
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral
I have not grown this plant. It is known only as a cultivated plant. It might be a natural hybrid between Agave victoriae-reginae and Aga...Read Moreve lechuguilla. Cultivate it as you would an Agave victoriae-reginae. It rarely suckers and have no information as to whether the seedlings have the characteristics of the mother plant.
Rare and expensive species, slow growing and very ornamental. Often used as potted specimen. Has very few leaves, and they are thick, s...Read Moremooth ending in a stout terminal spine.
It should be mentioned that A. pumila has a dimorphic appearance.
The first 8-12 years is stays small with few thick leaves and ...Read More
I have not grown this plant. It is known only as a cultivated plant. It might be a natural hybrid between Agave victoriae-reginae and Aga...Read More
Rare and expensive species, slow growing and very ornamental. Often used as potted specimen. Has very few leaves, and they are thick, s...Read More