Agave Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular agave varieties with traits, care guides, and pricing.
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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.
ZebraStripedSonoran
© 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.
BovicornutaCow hornGreen gloss
Utah Agave
Agave utahensis
A cold-hardy agave native to American Southwest desert. Characterized by sharp spines and blue-white leaves.
UtahensisCold hardyUS Southwest
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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.