Agave titanota 'Blue'

Titanota 'Blue' is not a clone name but appears to refer to the Rancho-type titanota, which corresponds to the original name Agave titanota. According to a Japanese succulent encyclopedia, unlike the popular 'titanota' of the Sierra type (Agave oteroi), its leaves are pale blue-white and long, its teeth somewhat small and numerous, and some plants look reddish. A US grower describes plants raised from seed collected at or near the type locality, Rancho Tambor in Oaxaca, as forming an open rosette of few, thick, pale leaves about 30-60 cm long and 13 cm wide, narrow at the base and widest toward the tip, with prominent teats and teeth. The similarly named 'Blue Ball' is a different selection. It is sold mainly as seedlings and seed, so leaf width and tooth count vary from plant to plant. In Japan seedlings are stocked by many shops, making it an easy titanota to obtain. Care is the same as for other titanota: strong light, good airflow and a dry regime keep the leaves compact and true to form.

The Agave titanota 'Blue' grows to About 60 cm tall; leaves about 30-60 cm long and 13 cm wide.

Light feeder; a little slow-release fertiliser in the growing season is enough