hedgehog
Also known as: blue hedgehog; rabo de león
A succulent evergreen perennial with rosettes of narrow, spine-tipped dark green leaves to 40cm long. Small reddish flowers borne in dense, erect racemes to 2m long
Scientific classification
- Species
- hedgehog (Agave stricta)
- Genus
- Agave
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hedgehog
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of hedgehog
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hedgehog care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by offsets taken in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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