spider agave plant Agave bracteosa

spider agave plant Agave bracteosaGenus of over 200 species of rosette forming monocarpic perennials and succulents of desert and mountainous regions of North, Central, and South America. Agave bracteosa is a single or clustered perennial succulent with small rosettes of 30 50 cm of yellowish green colour. The thin, lanceolate leaves, up to 50 cm long, have no thorns but are finely toothed on the edges and are sharp to the touch. After 10 15 years the rosette produces a characteristic

Genus of over 200 species of rosette-forming monocarpic perennials and succulents of desert and mountainous regions of North, Central, and South America. Agave bracteosa is a single or clustered perennial succulent with small rosettes of 30-50 cm of yellowish green colour. The thin, lanceolate leaves, up to 50 cm long, have no thorns but are finely toothed on the edges and are sharp to the touch. After 10-15 years the rosette produces a characteristic inflorescence up to 1.5-2 m high. Numerous white or light yellow flowers. After flowering the rosette dies.

Pedoclimatic needs

Grow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile and well-drained soil, preferably with a good limestone content. Moderately rustic species, it grows in Mexico at altitudes up to 1700 m above sea level and tolerates not too intense frosts down to -7°\-9°c for short periods. During the dry season it resists drought well, although it benefits from regular irrigation by waiting for the earth to dry between one irrigation and another. Being a small plant, it is suitable for growing in pots or flowerbeds.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Agave bracteosa

Family: Agavaceae