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Agave vilmoriniana

Octopus Agave

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Dave Anderson CVWD

 

Description

Agave with open rosette grows quickly to 4' x 5'. Arching twisted leaves give it its name. Leaves are light green with smooth margins and soft terminal spines. Good for high traffic areas. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Somewhat cold sensitive. After many years flower stalk will appear with yellow flowers in the spring. Like most agaves it will die after flowering, but it does produce many bulbils that can be transplanted. Does best with some shade in the low desert. Native to Mexico.

 

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.