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Agave bracteosa

Candelabrum Agave, Spider Agave

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

One of the most attractive smaller agaves, sometimes clump forming. Unarmed leaves make for a good container plant. Best in part sun to light shade. Slender recurving narrow green leaves resembles a spider. Aloe-like flowers are white-orange This agave is one of only a few, that does not die after flowering. The bloom spike is 3' of densely packed cream colored flowers. Is more moisture tolerant than others, needing good drainage. Native on limestone ledges.

 

Sun

Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.