Agave oteroi appraisal

What determines the price

• Color Depth of Teeth and Spines

  High

  Teeth that are black to deep brown show more characteristic traits of this species. Tooth color is influenced by growing conditions such as light exposure, but it serves as an indicator of trait tendency.

• Rosette Tightness

  High

  The lower and more compact the rosette forms, the higher the evaluation. Plants with leaves that stand upright and become spaced out indicate etiolation from insufficient light.

• Saw-tooth protrusion and uniformity

  High

  The quantity and uniformity of saw-teeth protruding left and right from the leaf margin significantly influence ornamental value. The more evenly the saw-teeth align along the leaf margin, the higher the evaluation.

• Rooting status

  Medium

  Plants with established roots carry lower establishment risk and facilitate stable transactions.

Appraisal points

Verify saw-tooth color

Good:

Saw-teeth are black to deep brown, with color evenly distributed throughout.

Caution:

When saw-teeth are light-colored or greenish, trait expression may be weak.

Verify rosette compactness

Good:

Leaves spread low, the center is tight, and the rosette forms a flat, compact structure.

Caution:

When leaves stand upright and become spaced out, it signals etiolation.

Verify root development

Good:

Multiple white new roots are visible, and the base does not wobble.

Caution:

Freshly severed cuttings require observation until they establish.

Price tiers by grade

For actual prices, see the market-price page.

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