Agave Species, Chamula Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavechiapensis

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
chiapensis (chee-ah-PEN-sis)
Synonym
Agave teopiscana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Diego, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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San Diego, CA (Zone 9b) | October 2014 | positive

got my plants on a inland socal hill with afternoon shade. Get drip watered and look amazing. However they're yellowish green not pure gr...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

One of the greener agaves, though somewhat tropical in its needs (pretty frost tender, but survives in most areas of So Cal without a pro...Read More

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