Agave Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular agave varieties with traits, care guides, and pricing.
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Agave parryi var. huachucensis variegated
Agave parryi var. huachucensis f. variegata
The variegated form of Kisshoten (Agave parryi var. huachucensis): the same short, broad grey leaves, stout brown spines and rounded rosette, with variegation that differs from plant to plant.
Agave potatorum 'Ouhi Raijin'
Agave potatorum 'Ouhi Raijin'
A dwarf 'raijin'-type agave whose short, thick leaves pack into a rosette only about 15 cm tall and 20 cm across. Teeth are modest, and offsets arise from the leaf bases to form small clumps.
Agave titanota 'Black and Blue'
Agave titanota 'Black and Blue'
A compact titanota with thick, pale bluish-grey leaves and near-black teeth, selected by Kelly Griffin in the US from seed collected in Oaxaca. Often abbreviated to 'B&B'.
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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.