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Agavenickelsiae

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
nickelsiae (nik-EL-see-ay)
Synonym
Agave victoriae-reginae var. laxior
Agave victoriae-reginae f. nickelsiae
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Bostonia, California

Hesperia, California

Mission Viejo, California

Reseda, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Olympia, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Scottsdale, AZ | December 2013 | positive

Tolerates sun in central Arizona and shows no signs of frost damage down to at least 25F. Supplemental water will allow it to grow faster...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2007 | positive

IN addition to these these two plants looking quite distinct, there does not appear to be any 'transition' forms in nature, which one wou...Read More

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

This agave looks a bit like Agave victoriae-reginae only it has larger, thicker and less leaves in its crown. The larger and more separa...Read More

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