Agave Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular agave varieties with traits, care guides, and pricing.
Featured Agave
Showing 34 of 80 species(25–34)
Agave Toumeyana
Agave toumeyana
Small agave from Arizona with slender leaves densely covered in filaments. Subspecies bella is especially compact and popular.
Agave V. Reginae Compacta
Agave victoriae-reginae
A dwarf variety of V. Reginae. Beautiful compact size with dense white paint markings.
Agave Verschaffeltii
Agave verschaffeltii
Native to central Mexico. Beautiful blue-white leaves with wavy tooth impressions. Related to Potatorum but larger. Garden cultivars available.
© Brian Gratwicke / CC BY 2.0Agave Victoriae-Reginae
Agave victoriae-reginae
A beautiful compact agave with white markings, slow-growing but artistically perfect.
Agave Warelliana
Agave warelliana
Small to medium agave from Mexico. Blue-green leaves with delicate teeth. Less commonly available but compact and ideal for container culture. Hidden gem for collectors.
Agave Wocomahi
Agave wocomahi
A large agave from Sinaloa to Chihuahua, Mexico. Traditionally used by the indigenous Tarahumara people for food and fermented beverages. Broad, blue-tinged leaves are characteristic.
© Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0Agave Xylonacantha
Agave xylonacantha
An agave with elongated leaves lined with unique woody tooth-like spines. Wild appearance popular with men.
Agave Zebra
Agave zebra
An agave from the Sonoran Desert named for zebra-like horizontal banding on its leaves. Serrated leaf margins and distinctive striping add to its ornamental value. A rare species sought by collectors.
© Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / CC BY-SA 4.0Cow Horn Agave
Agave bovicornuta
An agave with distinctive spines curving like cow horns. Beautiful glossy bright green leaves.
Utah Agave
Agave utahensis
A cold-hardy agave native to American Southwest desert. Characterized by sharp spines and blue-white leaves.
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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.