Agave Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular agave varieties with traits, care guides, and pricing.
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© Krzysztof Golik / CC BY-SA 4.0Agave parryi var. huachucensis
Agave parryi var. huachucensis
A variety of Agave parryi: a tight, rounded rosette of short, broad grey leaves tipped with prominent brown spines. It suckers freely into clumps and is cold-hardy enough for garden planting.
Agave potatorum 'Kisshoukan' variegated
Agave potatorum 'Kisshoukan Nishiki'
The variegated form of Kissho Kan: short blue-grey leaves edged pale yellow to creamy white, with spines that emerge reddish and age to brown. A small, dome-shaped agave long grown in Japan.
Agave Striata
Agave striata
An agave from central Mexico with dense, narrow needle-like leaves. Unique form distinct from typical agaves. Produces many offsets and forms clumps.
© Тајга / CC BY-SA 4.0Agave univittata 'Quadricolor' (Goshiki Bandai)
Agave univittata 'Quadricolor'
A variegated cultivar with dark green leaves edged yellow and striped pale green down the centre; red teeth and winter flush make four colours. It suckers freely and is fairly cold-hardy for an agave.
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Agave FAQ
- How much do agave cost?
- Small Titanota seedlings cost 2,000-10,000 yen, medium plants 10,000-50,000 yen, and select or rare varieties like Hakugei and Caesar can exceed 100,000 yen. Prices vary greatly by variety and condition.
- Can beginners grow agave?
- Agaves are drought-tolerant and hardy, making them easy for beginners. Place in a sunny spot with well-draining soil, and they're quite hard to fail with.
- What are the key points for growing agave?
- Sunlight, airflow, and drainage are the three essentials. Provide direct sunlight, use pumice or akadama-based soil, and water only when the pot is completely dry.
- What should I check when buying agave?
- Check whether it's rooted, leaves are developing healthily, and lower leaves aren't excessively dried. Imported bare-root plants require root establishment, so beginners should start with rooted domestically grown seedlings.
- How long do agave live?
- Agaves grow over decades and bloom only once in their lifetime before dying. However, they produce offsets, so with proper care you can enjoy them across generations.