Agave Encyclopedia

One of the named titanota selections, sold as 'Godzilla'. Its traits and history are unclear, and plants under the name can differ, so judge teeth and leaf shape on the actual plant.

A Taiwan-born titanota selection with an exceptionally long, glossy black, wavering tip spine and brown teeth that give it a sinister look. Also sold under the Chinese name 黒帝斯.

A classic titanota selection: grown hard in strong light, short, rounded blue-grey leaves form a ball, edged with a thin white margin and small wavy teeth. Old Japanese stock and Taiwanese/Chinese imports both exist.

The name suggests a dwarf form of 'Ganryu', but in practice it is a loose trade name for small titanota types in general. Also called 'titanota dwarf', and plants vary widely.

A titanota selection with broad leaves and brown teeth. The name ('jewel') is said to refer to its ball-like habit, and it resembles Hakugei. Probably Taiwanese, but its history is unknown.

One of the representative titanota selections, whose thick leaves grow rounder with age. To tell it from hybrids with FO-076, it is sometimes labelled 'pure-blood Juggernaut'.

A titanota selection whose pale blue-white leaves broaden with age and develop deeply cut, wild teeth. Its spreading, slightly drooping habit is likened to a lion's mane.

A titanota selection that forms a round, compact ball set with large, devilishly wavy teeth. The contrast between the small, dense plant and its bold teeth makes it easy to spot among named selections.

A Taiwan-raised titanota selection with broad, blue-grey leaves. Its teeth are modest, so it reads as cool and composed rather than fierce. Also sold as 'Panda'.

A very compact titanota selection with broad white teeth, said to stay around 15 cm across even when mature, with a finely crafted look. Read 'Seiou'; also written with a simplified character.

A titanota selection nicknamed 'SAD', with huge white teeth that broaden in the middle. Said to have come from South Africa, though its history is unclear, and plants sold under the name vary.

A titanota selection with somewhat long leaves lined with large, fierce teeth, said to be among the most formidable of all named titanota. Also sold as 'Werewolf'; a variegated form exists.

A titanota selection that combines the bold shape of the green 'Sierra' type with whitish blue-grey leaves like the 'Rancho' type. Next to Hakugei its paler body is obvious.

One of the most iconic locality forms circulated under the name Titanota, described in 2019 as the new species Agave oteroi. The name derives from Felipe Otero's collection number. Dense white teeth and compact form make it highly popular. Selected specimens command premium prices.

Small agave from Arizona with slender leaves densely covered in filaments. Subspecies bella is especially compact and popular.

A dwarf variety of V. Reginae. Beautiful compact size with dense white paint markings.

Native to central Mexico. Beautiful blue-white leaves with wavy tooth impressions. Related to Potatorum but larger. Garden cultivars available.

A variegated Queen Victoria agave with broad, pure-white bands along the margins of its deep green leaves. It grows slowly and offsets little, so plants are scarce. Known abroad as 'Albomarginata' or White Rhino.

A select variegated Queen Victoria agave with yellow margins on the outer edges of its leaves. Deep green, white-lined leaves edged in yellow; plants with stronger contrast are the most sought after.

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.

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.