Agave Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular agave varieties with traits, care guides, and pricing.
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Agave titanota 'Blue'
Agave titanota 'Blue'
Titanota with long, pale blue-white leaves and small, numerous teeth. The trade name refers to the original Rancho-type titanota rather than the popular Sierra type (oteroi), and is mostly sold as seedlings or seed.
TitanotaRancho typeSeed-grown
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Agave titanota 'Red Catweazle'
Agave titanota 'Red Catweazle'
A titanota cultivar that turns reddish all over in strong sun, making its rugged, wavy teeth stand out. Known in Japan as 'Akaneko' (red cat); it reverts to green in weak light.
TitanotaRed foliageTissue-cultured
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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.