Agave lophantha
Center Band Agave
Description
This Agave forms irregular colonies. It is an upright grower, to about 3' tall by 2' wide. It has stiff, glossy, dark green to light green leaves with a light stripe down the center. The leaves are somewhat sword like. It has sharp spines on the margins and tip. It is a slow to moderate grower. It is susceptible to Agave snout weevils without protection.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.