Agave Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular agave varieties with traits, care guides, and pricing.
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Agave titanota 'Bakemono' (Super Titanota)
Agave titanota 'Bakemono'
A titanota selection with large leaves bearing long, white, writhing teeth, sometimes called the finest of the named selections. 'Akuma-kun', 'Bakemono' and 'Super Titanota' are names for the same plant.
Agave titanota 'Caesar'
Agave titanota 'Caesar'
A titanota selection with broad, short, bright blue-grey leaves packed into a ball and many long, pure-white teeth that twist wildly. The waviness shows even on two-leaf pups.
Agave titanota 'Hakugei' (White Whale)
Agave titanota 'Hakugei'
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.
Agave titanota 'Seiou'
Agave titanota 'Seiou'
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.
Agave titanota 'South Africa Diamond'
Agave titanota 'South Africa Diamond'
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.
Agave Titanota FO-076
Agave titanota 'FO-076'
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.
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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.